Form 47A - Certificate Issuing After Conviction - S. 96(1) Criminal Justice Act 2006

What this form is for

• • Use when a formal certificate is needed after a criminal conviction
• • Required for convictions covered under Section 96(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006
• • Not for use with other sections of the Act or different legislation
• • Use for convictions finalized in Irish courts only
• • Not for use with civil matters or non-criminal court proceedings

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline mentioned, but the form should be submitted promptly after conviction to avoid administrative delays and ensure proper documentation.

Before you submit

• • Verify defendant's full name and date of birth
• • Confirm court location and case number
• • Double-check offense details and conviction date
• • Ensure proper reference to Section 96(1)
• • Check form is signed by authorized court personnel
• • Verify all required sections are completed
• • Make copies for court records
• • Confirm submission method with court office

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the conviction details from court records
2. 2Complete all sections of Form 47A with accurate information
3. 3Have the form reviewed and signed by authorized court personnel
4. 4Submit to the appropriate court office or administrative center
5. 5Request a copy for your records
6. 6Follow up to confirm processing if no acknowledgment received

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to convictions under Section 96(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006
• • Not for use with pre-conviction documentation
• • May not be suitable for international legal proceedings
• • Processing times may vary depending on court workload
• • Does not replace other required post-conviction procedures