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Form No. 1 Certificate Under Section 49, Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008
This is a certificate form under Section 49 of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008. It's used for formal requests for international cooperation in criminal matters between Irish authorities and foreign jurisdictions.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 1 Certificate Under Section 49, Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008
This is a certificate form under Section 49 of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008. It's used for formal requests for international cooperation in criminal matters between Irish authorities and foreign jurisdictions.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Missing proper certification from authorized personnel can render the entire request invalid.
- 2Incomplete or inaccurate case information
- 3Missing required supporting documentation
- 4Improper certification by authorized personnel
- 5Failure to follow correct international protocols
Plain English
This form helps Irish courts and authorities ask for help from other countries in criminal cases, or to provide assistance to other countries. It's part of how Ireland works with other nations on justice matters across borders.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Deadlines depend on the specific mutual assistance agreement and urgency of the request, with some requiring submission within specific timeframes after case initiation.
- 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 when requesting evidence from foreign jurisdictions
- Use when seeking extradition of suspects from other countries
- Use when requiring witness testimony from abroad
- Use when needing to serve documents internationally
- Use when requesting freezing or seizure of assets across borders
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Request for minor document verification
Less formal process may suffice for simple requests
✓ Check if formal certificate is required by the receiving jurisdiction
Urgent time-sensitive request
Special procedures apply for urgent cases
✓ Confirm if expedited processing is available
Request for mutual assistance in civil matters
Different legal standards apply in civil cases
✓ Verify if criminal procedures are appropriate
Deadline or filing window
Deadlines depend on the specific mutual assistance agreement and urgency of the request, with some requiring submission within specific timeframes after case initiation.
Before you submit
- 1All required sections completed fully
- 2Supporting documentation attached
- 3Proper certification by authorized official
- 4Case reference numbers verified
- 5Receiving jurisdiction correctly identified
- 6Language requirements met (translations if needed)
- 7Copy retained for records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current version of the form from Courts Service
- 2Complete all sections with accurate case details
- 3Attach necessary supporting documentation
- 4Obtain proper certification from authorized official
- 5Submit through appropriate international channels
- 6Keep records of submission and follow up as needed
Known limitations
- 1Cannot be used for requests outside the scope of mutual assistance agreements
- 2May require additional documentation specific to the receiving jurisdiction
- 3Processing times vary significantly between countries
- 4Some requests may require additional domestic approvals
- 5Not applicable for purely domestic criminal matters
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify current version number with Courts Service website
- Check for any recent updates to certification requirements
- Confirm if electronic submission options are now available
- Review any changes in required supporting documentation
- Check if template format has been modified
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCBased on Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008
- SRCSection 49 specifically addresses certification requirements
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current submission procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current version number
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: required supporting documentation checklist
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with standard international extradition requests
Uncertainty about which authority can provide proper certification
Misunderstanding the scope of mutual assistance versus other international cooperation
Difficulty determining which supporting documents are required
Unclear about translation requirements for documents
Confusion about which international channels to use for submission
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