17.13 Information For Application To Extend Detention - Criminal Justice Act 2007, Section 50(3)(G)(I) / Section50(3)(H)(I)

What this form is for

• • When seeking a court order to extend pre‑trial detention under the Criminal Justice Act 2007.
• • If the current detention period is about to expire and the case is not yet ready for trial.
• • When the prosecution has new evidence or risk assessments that justify longer custody.
• • For both sections 50(3)(G)(I) and 50(3)(H)(I) requests – the same form covers both.
• • Do not use for bail applications; a separate bail form is required.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The application must be lodged before the expiry of the current detention period, usually within 48‑72 hours of that date. Late filing may result in the request being dismissed.

Before you submit

• • Case number and charge details match the court docket.
• • All required supporting documents are attached.
• • Form is completed in block letters, no blanks left.
• • Supervising solicitor’s signature and date are present.
• • Correct court registry address is used.
• • Copy of the form retained for records.
• • If filing electronically, PDF is clear and searchable.
• • Delivery method (post, in‑person, e‑filing) matches court requirements.

How to file this form

1. 1Prepare the supporting evidence (risk assessments, medical reports).
2. 2Complete Form 17.13, checking each field for accuracy.
3. 3Attach all required documents in the order listed on the form.
4. 4Obtain the supervising solicitor’s signature.
5. 5Submit the form to the appropriate court registry before the detention deadline.

Known limitations

• • Form only applies to extensions under sections 50(3)(G)(I) and 50(3)(H)(I).
• • Does not replace a bail application.
• • Electronic filing may not be available in all courts.
• • No built‑in validation for case numbers; errors must be caught manually.