Form 24.20 – Remand Warrant To Garda Síochána Station (Accused Remanded To Another District)

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.

Use this form or another form?

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

• • Ensure the full name and date of birth of the accused person are accurate.
• • Verify the current station's details match the originating authority.
• • Confirm the destination Garda Station address is complete (including Eircode if required).
• • Double-check that the warrant number/reference from the original remand order is correctly transcribed.
• • Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
• • Ensure all necessary fields related to the reason for transfer are filled out.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 24.20 accurately using black ink.
2. 2Obtain the signature of the issuing judicial officer (Court official).
3. 3Submit the completed form to the originating Garda Station's administration desk.
4. 4Ensure a copy is stamped and returned to you for your records.
5. 5If submitting digitally, upload the signed PDF via the designated Courts Service portal.

Known limitations

• • This form only covers transfer; it does not dictate the new remand conditions (those are in the original warrant).
• • The specific required accompanying documentation is not confirmed in official source.
• • If the accused is being transferred to a different jurisdiction outside of Ireland, check if this form needs modification.