Form 24.3 – Statement Of Charges - Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 (As Amended By Section 37 Of The Criminal Procedure Act 2010) Section 4B(1)(B)(I)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when formally stating charges against someone in a criminal case.
• • It is specifically required under the provisions of Section 4B(1)(B)(I) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967.
• • This document serves as the official record of the allegations being brought before the Courts Service of Ireland.
• • Use this when the specific legal criteria outlined in Section 4B(1)(B)(I) apply to the charges.

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Deadline or filing window

The submission timing is event-driven—it must be filed when the charges officially arise in the criminal case. Check with your court office for precise deadlines.

Before you submit

• • All sections are completed, even if they state 'N/A'.
• • The name and address of the person charged must be accurate.
• • The specific charges listed match the legal description required by the Act.
• • Ensure you have signed and dated the form correctly.
• • Check that any supporting documentation references Form 24.3.
• • Confirm the correct Court/Magistrate details are entered.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all fields on Form 24.3 accurately.
2. 2Sign and date the document in the designated area.
3. 3Submit the form to the relevant Courts Service of Ireland office (or via online portal).
4. 4Keep a copy of the fully completed and signed form for your records.
5. 5If submitting digitally, ensure you receive an acknowledgment receipt.

Known limitations

• • This form only states charges; it does not determine guilt or innocence.
• • The specific requirements are tied to Section 4B(1)(B)(I) of the Act, so other sections might require different forms.
• • Not confirmed in official source: The exact penalty associated with these charges is not detailed on this form alone.
• • It does not replace a formal court order; it precedes or accompanies one.