Form 24.5 – List Of Witnesses - Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 (As Amended By Section 37 Of The Criminal Procedure Act 2010) Section 4B(1)(B)(Iii)
Form 24.5 is used to list witnesses in criminal proceedings under the Criminal Procedure Act. It should be filed when you need to formally provide details of witnesses who will testify in a criminal case.
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Form 24.5 – List Of Witnesses - Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 (As Amended By Section 37 Of The Criminal Procedure Act 2010) Section 4B(1)(B)(Iii)
Form 24.5 is used to list witnesses in criminal proceedings under the Criminal Procedure Act. It should be filed when you need to formally provide details of witnesses who will testify in a criminal case.
Risk Radar
- Always verify witness contact information before listing them to avoid last-minute issues.
- Missing witness details
- Submitting after the deadline
- Not updating the list when witnesses change
- Including witnesses who may not be available
Plain English
This form helps you tell the court about people who will speak about what happened in your criminal case. You'll need to include their names, contact details, and what they might say when they testify.
Submission Date
- The form must be submitted by the deadline set by the court, typically several weeks before the trial date, to allow all parties time to prepare.
- 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 listing witnesses for criminal trials
- • Required when you need to formally notify the court of witnesses
- • Use in cases governed by the Criminal Procedure Act
- • Necessary for both prosecution and defense witness lists
- • Essential for cases where witness testimony will be presented
Use this form or another form?
| Situation | Likely form | Why it matters | Check before you continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil case proceedings | Form 24.1 | Different legal procedure applies | Check if your case is criminal or civil |
| Family law matter | Family court forms | Different procedures and forms apply | Verify the court type before proceeding |
| Youth criminal case | Juvenile justice forms | Special procedures for under-18s | Confirm the age of all parties involved |
| Appeal case | Appeal-specific forms | Different procedures apply | Check if you're in appeal or original proceedings |
Deadline or filing window
The form must be submitted by the deadline set by the court, typically several weeks before the trial date, to allow all parties time to prepare.
Before you submit
- • All witness names are spelled correctly
- • Contact information is current and complete
- • Expected testimony is accurately described
- • Form is signed by the appropriate legal representative
- • Form is submitted to the correct court office
- • Deadline has been met
- • Copy is retained for your records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current Form 24.5 from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate witness information
- 3Have the form signed by the legal representative
- 4Submit to the appropriate court office by the deadline
- 5Keep a copy for your records
- 6Notify witnesses of their inclusion in the case
Known limitations
- • This form only applies to criminal proceedings
- • Cannot be used for civil or family law matters
- • Does not replace the need to properly serve witness summonses
- • May not cover all types of witness arrangements
- • Does not eliminate the need for witness preparation
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This form reflects amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act up to 2010. Check the Courts Service website for any recent updates.
Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
What changed or needs a fresh check
- • Verify the form reflects amendments up to the Criminal Procedure Act 2010
- • Check if any recent legislation affects witness listing procedures
- • Ensure you're using the most current version from the Courts Service
- • Confirm if electronic submission options have changed
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Agency
- Courts Service of Ireland
- Category
- Other Court Forms
- Source
- Court Forms ↗
- Revision Date
- 18/10/25
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After you file
- • Monitor court communications for any responses or directions
- • Prepare witness statements if required
- • Coordinate with witnesses about their court appearance
- • Attend any pre-trial hearings
- • Bring the filed form to court on trial day
Source and verification log
- • Form issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- • Based on Criminal Procedure Act 1967 as amended
- • Related to Section 4B(1)(B)(Iii) of the Act
- • Specific to criminal proceedings
- • Not confirmed in official source: exact submission deadlines
- • Not confirmed in official source: electronic filing procedures
- • Not confirmed in official source: recent updates since 2010
Common confusion points
6 things to watch for
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Confusing this form with civil witness lists
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Uncertainty about when the deadline applies
- 3
Not understanding what information is required for each witness
- 4
Unclear about whether to include expert witnesses separately
- 5
Confusion about amending the list after submission
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Uncertainty about notifying witnesses of their inclusion
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