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Form 24.20 – Remand Warrant To Garda Síochána Station (Accused Remanded To Another District)
This form, Form 24.20, is a Remand Warrant issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It specifically handles situations where an accused person has been remanded in custody and needs to be transferred to a different Garda Síochána Station.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 24.20 – Remand Warrant To Garda Síochána Station (Accused Remanded To Another District)
This form, Form 24.20, is a Remand Warrant issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It specifically handles situations where an accused person has been remanded in custody and needs to be transferred to a different Garda Síochána Station.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check that the destination Garda Station listed matches the court's directive exactly.
- 2Incorrectly listing the accused person's name or date of birth.
- 3Failing to specify the *new* Garda Station clearly.
- 4Using an outdated warrant number on Form 24.20.
- 5Missing the signature/stamp of the issuing judicial officer.
Plain English
Essentially, this form tells the police (Gardaí) that someone who was put in jail at one station now needs to be moved somewhere else. It acts as the official court instruction for that transfer between different districts across Ireland.
Submission Date
- Filing date: This form should be issued promptly after the decision to transfer custody is made, ideally before or upon arrival at the new station.
- 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 an accused person is already officially remanded by the courts.
- It is specifically required when moving that remanded person from one local Garda Station to another district's station.
- Do not use this if the person has never been formally remanded yet (use a different initial warrant).
- Use it when the transfer location is known and specified.
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Use this form or another form?
Accused arrested but NOT yet remanded
This covers the initial remand order, not the transfer itself.
✓ Check if a prior warrant exists.
Transferring someone who is on Bail only
A different form might manage bail transfers specifically.
✓ Confirm with your local Garda station first.
New Remand Order issued at the same station
If the court just changed the conditions locally, you might use the initial warrant form again.
✓ Check the specific wording on the new order.
Deadline or filing window
This form should be issued promptly after the decision to transfer custody is made, ideally before or upon arrival at the new station.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure the full name and date of birth of the accused person are accurate.
- 2Verify the current station's details match the originating authority.
- 3Confirm the destination Garda Station address is complete (including Eircode if required).
- 4Double-check that the warrant number/reference from the original remand order is correctly transcribed.
- 5Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
- 6Ensure all necessary fields related to the reason for transfer are filled out.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 24.20 accurately using black ink.
- 2Obtain the signature of the issuing judicial officer (Court official).
- 3Submit the completed form to the originating Garda Station's administration desk.
- 4Ensure a copy is stamped and returned to you for your records.
- 5If submitting digitally, upload the signed PDF via the designated Courts Service portal.
Known limitations
- 1This form only covers transfer; it does not dictate the new remand conditions (those are in the original warrant).
- 2The specific required accompanying documentation is not confirmed in official source.
- 3If the accused is being transferred to a different jurisdiction outside of Ireland, check if this form needs modification.
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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 Form 24.20 from the Courts Service of Ireland. It remains the standard document for transferring an accused person who is already under a remand order to a different Garda station.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the date format has changed (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs MM/DD/YY).
- Verify the current official logo and branding of the Courts Service.
- Confirm the exact title wording matches: 'Remand Warrant To Garda Síochána Station (Accused Remanded To Another District)'.
- Check if there are new fields for digital submission references.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 24.20
- SRCPurpose: Remand Warrant Transfer
- SRCContext: Accused moving between Garda Stations
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific required signature roles beyond the issuer.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current mandatory digital submission method.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with a 'Bail Variation' form: This is about *where* they are, not *how long* or *under what conditions* they stay.
Not specifying which Garda Station issued the original remand warrant.
Assuming the transfer is automatic; you must actively submit Form 24.20 to initiate it.
Failing to update the form if the accused moves again shortly after this transfer.
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