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Form 24.18 – Deposition - Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 Section 4F
This form is a formal deposition document under the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 (Section 4F). It records sworn testimony given during criminal proceedings in Ireland.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 24.18 – Deposition - Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 Section 4F
This form is a formal deposition document under the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 (Section 4F). It records sworn testimony given during criminal proceedings in Ireland.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Always confirm the specific section number (4F) matches your court's requirement.
- 2Missing the signatory's official stamp
- 3Incorrectly citing the specific section (4F)
- 4Failure to include witness details
- 5Not having the deponent sign in front of a solicitor/court officer
Plain English
Think of Form 24.18 as an official written statement from someone who has been questioned about a crime. This document locks down what was said under oath before the court.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The submission deadline is usually set by the presiding judge or the legal team managing the file. Check the court calendar for exact dates.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when recording sworn evidence given during a criminal trial or hearing.
- Select this if the deposition specifically relates to proceedings governed by Section 4F of the 1967 Act.
- Do not use this for general witness statements unless they meet the criteria of Section 4F.
- It is required when testimony needs formal recording as part of the court record.
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Use this form or another form?
General Witness Statement
If not specifically tied to Sec 4F procedures
✓ Check if your case requires the specific Act reference.
Plea Submission Record
If you are recording a formal guilty/not guilty declaration
✓ Ensure the deposition content supports the plea.
Affidavit of Evidence
If the testimony is sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths instead of during proceedings
✓ Check the specific wording required by your court.
Judgment Record
If you are recording the final decision rather than the evidence given
✓ This form focuses on *what was said*.
Deadline or filing window
The submission deadline is usually set by the presiding judge or the legal team managing the file. Check the court calendar for exact dates.
Before you submit
- 1All sections requiring handwritten input are clearly filled out.
- 2The deponent (person giving evidence) has signed and dated the form.
- 3The administering official/court clerk has completed their certification section.
- 4Ensure the case name(s) match exactly as listed on the court file.
- 5Verify that the deposition content directly pertains to a matter under the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967.
- 6Check for any missing witness details (e.g., address, occupation).
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 24.18 accurately.
- 2Have the deponent sign and date the document.
- 3Have the court official verify and stamp the form at the hearing.
- 4Submit the original signed copy to the relevant court registry (e.g., Circuit Court, District Court).
- 5If digital filing is required, scan and upload the completed PDF via the appropriate Courts Service portal.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not dictate the legal weight of the evidence; that is determined by the judge.
- 2It assumes the testimony was given in a criminal context under the 1967 Act.
- 3The specific required layout may vary slightly between different regional courts across Ireland.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: It does not specify if this form must be filed physically or digitally.
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Compact field-by-field guide
Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is a standard deposition record used within criminal court cases in Ireland. It remains the designated document for testimony under Section 4F of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the exact date stamp matches the hearing date.
- Verify the presiding Judge/Magistrate's name is current.
- Check if any new requirements regarding digital submission have been added since your last use.
- Ensure the case number format aligns with current Courts Service standards.
- Review the signature block to see if a specific witness declaration is now mandatory.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Identifier: Form 24.18
- SRCGoverning Legislation: Criminal Procedure Act, 1967
- SRCSpecific Section Covered: Section 4F
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact year this specific version was published.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with a simple 'Statement of Witness' when formal swearing under Section 4F is required.
Not knowing which court office requires the final submission (e.g., District vs. Circuit).
Believing that only the Judge needs to sign; often, the administering official must also certify it.
Forgetting to include the full case number/file reference when filling out the header.
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