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Form No. 26 Court of Appeal - Criminal -Warrant on Information of Surety
This is a Court of Appeal form used in criminal proceedings to issue a warrant based on information provided about a surety. It is used when there are concerns about a surety's ability or willingness to guarantee an accused person's compliance with court conditions.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 26 Court of Appeal - Criminal -Warrant on Information of Surety
This is a Court of Appeal form used in criminal proceedings to issue a warrant based on information provided about a surety. It is used when there are concerns about a surety's ability or willingness to guarantee an accused person's compliance with court conditions.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure all surety details are accurate and complete to prevent warrant processing delays.
- 2Incomplete surety information may lead to delays in processing
- 3Missing details about the accused person's conditions
- 4Failure to provide adequate documentation supporting the warrant request
- 5Incorrect formatting of the form may cause rejection
Plain English
This form helps the Court of Appeal handle situations where someone has agreed to be a surety for a criminal case, but there may be issues with that arrangement. A surety is essentially a guarantor who promises the court that the accused person will follow certain conditions.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no specified deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed promptly when there are concerns about a surety arrangement to prevent delays in the judicial process.
- 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 a warrant needs to be issued based on surety information in a criminal appeal
- Appropriate when there are concerns about a surety's ability to fulfill their obligations
- Required when court intervention is needed regarding a surety arrangement
- Not for use in initial criminal proceedings - specific to Court of Appeal cases
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Bail application in lower court
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Surety variation request
Different legal procedures and requirements
✓ Verify you're dealing with Court of Appeal matters
Criminal appeal application
Different purpose - initiating an appeal rather than addressing surety issues
✓ Ensure you're using the correct form for your specific legal action
Deadline or filing window
There is no specified deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed promptly when there are concerns about a surety arrangement to prevent delays in the judicial process.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of the form are completed
- 2Surety information is accurate and up-to-date
- 3Accused person's details are correctly entered
- 4Supporting documentation is attached
- 5Form is signed by the appropriate court official or legal representative
- 6Form is submitted to the correct Court of Appeal office
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form No. 26 from the Courts Service
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the surety and accused person
- 3Gather any supporting documentation related to the surety arrangement
- 4Submit the completed form to the Court of Appeal office through the appropriate channel
- 5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
- 6Follow up with the court if you haven't received acknowledgment within a reasonable time
Known limitations
- 1This form is specific to Court of Appeal proceedings and shouldn't be used in lower courts
- 2It only addresses warrant issuance based on surety information, not other criminal appeal matters
- 3The form may not be suitable for all types of surety-related issues
- 4Certain legal grounds for warrant issuance may require additional documentation
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Compact field-by-field guide
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
- Check that you're using the most current version of Form No. 26
- Verify any recent changes to surety-related procedures in Irish criminal law
- Confirm that the form layout hasn't been updated since your last use
- Ensure any referenced legislation or legal provisions are still current
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number: No. 26 Court of Appeal - Criminal - Warrant on Information of Surety
- SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose: For warrant issuance based on surety information in criminal appeals
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific sections of the form
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current submission procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Recent changes to the form
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Exact processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Required supporting documentation
Common confusion points
Confusion about the difference between surety and bail arrangements
Uncertainty about which court level this form applies to
Misunderstanding about who can submit this form
Confusion about the legal basis for warrant issuance
Difficulty in determining when this form is appropriate versus other court forms
Unclear about the relationship between this form and the criminal appeal process
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