Form 23A.2 – Committal Warrant And Direction For Examination - Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006, Section 4(6)

What this form is for

• • Use when a court-ordered mental examination is required under the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006
• • Appropriate when there are questions about a person's fitness to stand trial
• • Required when assessing criminal responsibility based on mental state
• • Necessary for formal committal to psychiatric examination
• • Use when specific court direction for examination is needed

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline mentioned, but this form should be submitted promptly after the court has determined an examination is required to avoid delays in proceedings.

Before you submit

• • Confirm all personal details are accurate and complete
• • Verify the examination requirements are clearly specified
• • Ensure all necessary signatures are present
• • Check that the correct court reference number is included
• • Confirm any required fees have been paid
• • Verify all supporting documents are attached

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official Form 23A.2 from the Courts Service of Ireland
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Have the form reviewed by legal counsel if available
4. 4Submit the completed form to the relevant court office
5. 5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
6. 6Follow up with the court to confirm receipt

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to criminal proceedings under the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006
• • It does not replace emergency psychiatric orders when immediate action is needed
• • The form requires court approval and cannot be self-initiated
• • Examination results must be submitted separately using appropriate forms
• • The form does not provide legal advice on the case