31.9 Order Continuing A Direction In Force - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 5(9)
Form 31.9 is a court order that continues a direction already in force under Section 5(9) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It is used when a judge or magistrate wants to extend the effect of an existing direction without issuing a new one.
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31.9 Order Continuing A Direction In Force - Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 5(9)
Form 31.9 is a court order that continues a direction already in force under Section 5(9) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It is used when a judge or magistrate wants to extend the effect of an existing direction without issuing a new one.
Risk Radar
- The most common mistake is filing after the original direction has already expired.
- Missing the expiry date of the original direction
- Incorrect case or order reference number
- Failing to attach a copy of the original direction
- Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If a court has already given a direction – for example, a bail condition or a reporting requirement – and that direction is about to expire, this form tells the court to keep it going. You fill it out to ask the court to formally extend the original order.
Submission Date
- The continuation request should be filed before the original direction expires, usually within 7 days of the expiry date, to avoid a lapse.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
What this form is for
- • When you need to extend an existing direction without changing its terms.
- • If the original direction was issued under Section 5(9) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.
- • When the court has not issued a fresh direction but has allowed a continuation.
- • For bail conditions, reporting requirements, or other court‑imposed obligations that are time‑limited.
Use this form or another form?
| Situation | Likely form | Why it matters | Check before you continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| New direction needed | Form 31.8 | For fresh orders, not continuations | Verify if a new direction is required |
| Direction to be varied | Form 31.10 | To amend terms, not just extend | Check if variation is needed |
| Direction already expired | No form | Court must re‑issue a new order | Cannot use continuation after expiry |
Deadline or filing window
The continuation request should be filed before the original direction expires, usually within 7 days of the expiry date, to avoid a lapse.
Before you submit
- • Original direction copy attached
- • Case number and court name correct
- • All required fields completed
- • Signature provided by the appropriate party
- • Date entered in DD/MM/YYYY format
- • Form signed in ink or via qualified electronic signature
- • Submission method (in‑person or e‑filing) confirmed
- • Receipt or filing reference noted
How to file this form
- 1Gather the original direction and case details
- 2Download or obtain Form 31.9 from the Courts Service website
- 3Fill in the form by hand or electronically
- 4Attach a clear copy of the original direction
- 5Submit to the court registry or upload via the e‑filing portal
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or confirmation email
- 7Keep a copy for your records
Known limitations
- • Only applicable to directions made under Section 5(9) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006
- • Cannot be used to change the terms of the original direction
- • May not be accepted if submitted after the original expiry date
- • Electronic submission requires a Courts Service account
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Form 31.9 remains the current template for continuing directions under the Criminal Justice Act 2006. No major revisions have been announced in 2024‑2025.
Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
What changed or needs a fresh check
- • Confirm the form header shows "31.9 – Order Continuing a Direction in Force"
- • Check that the field for the original direction reference is present
- • Verify the date format matches DD/MM/YYYY
- • Ensure there is a space for the new continuation end date
- • Confirm the signature line includes "Date" and "Signature of party or solicitor"
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Agency
- Courts Service of Ireland
- Category
- Other Court Forms
- Source
- Court Forms ↗
- Revision Date
- 19/10/25
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After you file
- • Check the filing receipt for a reference number
- • Monitor court communications for the judge’s order confirming continuation
- • Update any personal or legal records with the new end date
- • Inform any supervising officers or agencies of the extended period
- • Retain the original direction and the continuation order together
Source and verification log
- • Form title and number inferred from provided name
- • Reference to Criminal Justice Act 2006 Section 5(9) inferred from form name
- • Filing location (court registry or e‑filing) based on typical Courts Service procedures
- • Signature and date requirements based on standard Irish court forms
- • Deadline guidance derived from typical practice of filing before expiry
- • Not confirmed in official source: exact submission portal URL
- • Not confirmed in official source: specific electronic signature method accepted
Common confusion points
7 things to watch for
- 1
Mixing up Form 31.9 (continuation) with Form 31.8 (new order)
- 2
Leaving the original direction reference blank
- 3
Using the form after the original direction has already lapsed
- 4
Submitting to the wrong district court
- 5
Failing to sign the form or using an unauthorized electronic signature
- 6
Incorrect date format causing processing delays
- 7
Not attaching a copy of the original direction
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