Form 24.19 – Committal Warrant (Accused Remanded To Another District)

What this form is for

• • Use this when an accused person needs to stay in custody (remanded).
• • Use this specifically if the remand location is changing districts.
• • Do not use this if the accused is being released and just transferred.
• • Do not use this if the change of district is internal to the same court circuit.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The form should be submitted promptly following the issuance of the committal order to avoid unnecessary delays in custody transfer.

Before you submit

• • Ensure the name and details of the accused person match official records exactly.
• • Verify that both the originating court and the receiving district are correctly named.
• • Confirm the date the remand order takes effect is clearly stated.
• • Check that the issuing Judge/Magistrate has signed it.
• • Make sure the warrant specifies *why* the transfer is necessary (the grounds).
• • Verify all required boxes or checkmarks are filled in.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 24.19 clearly and legibly.
2. 2Obtain the signature of the presiding judicial officer.
3. 3File the original form with the originating court office.
4. 4Send a copy to the administrative office of the receiving district.
5. 5If submitting digitally, upload the scanned document via the Courts Service portal.

Known limitations

• • This form only covers movement between districts; it does not dictate *how* the accused is held (e.g., jail vs. local detention).
• • The specific required supporting documentation must be confirmed by the local court office.
• • It does not replace a bail order; it facilitates the physical move based on that order.
• • Not confirmed in official source regarding electronic filing mandates for all circuits.