Form 24.2 – Order Sending Forward On A Plea Of Guilty - Criminal Procedure Act 1967, Section 13(2)(B)

What this form is for

• • Use when a defendant has pleaded guilty in criminal proceedings
• • Required for cases under the Criminal Procedure Act 1967
• • Necessary for advancing cases beyond the plea stage
• • Not for use in civil matters or traffic offenses
• • Different from forms used for not guilty pleas or adjournments

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

This form should be submitted promptly after the guilty plea is entered, typically within the same court session or as directed by the court registrar, to avoid unnecessary delays in case progression.

Before you submit

• • Confirm all defendant details match court records exactly
• • Verify the case number and court location are correct
• • Ensure the form is signed by authorized court personnel
• • Check that all charges are accurately listed
• • Confirm the form is the current version
• • Verify submission method meets court requirements
• • Prepare any additional supporting documentation if required

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct version of Form 24.2 from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all required sections with accurate case and defendant information
3. 3Have the form properly authorized and signed by court officials
4. 4Submit the form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Obtain a receipt or confirmation of submission
6. 6Keep a copy for your records
7. 7Follow up with the court clerk to confirm processing

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to criminal cases under the Criminal Procedure Act 1967
• • Not for use in civil proceedings or traffic offenses
• • Requires proper authorization from court personnel
• • Does not replace the need for sentencing hearings
• • May not be accepted if not completed in accordance with current court procedures