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Form 25.1 Warrant Of Execution - (Commitment As Punishment)
The 25.1 Warrant of Execution (Commitment as Punishment) is a court order used to enforce a judgment by committing a debtor to prison. It is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland after a judgment creditor applies for enforcement.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 25.1 Warrant Of Execution - (Commitment As Punishment)
The 25.1 Warrant of Execution (Commitment as Punishment) is a court order used to enforce a judgment by committing a debtor to prison. It is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland after a judgment creditor applies for enforcement.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the certified copy of the judgment, which stops the warrant from being issued.
- 2Incorrect debtor name or address
- 3Missing judgment reference number
- 4Failure to attach certified judgment copy
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If someone owes you money and a court judgment has been made, this form asks the court to send the debtor to prison as a punishment for not paying. It is a last‑resort tool when other enforcement methods have failed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed calendar deadline, but the warrant must be applied for before the statutory limitation period for enforcement expires (typically 12 years from the judgment date).
- 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
- When you have a final judgment and the debtor has ignored payment demands.
- When other enforcement methods (e.g., garnishee, seizure) have been tried and failed.
- When you seek a criminal sanction (commitment) rather than just a civil enforcement.
- When the debtor is a private individual, not a corporate body.
- When you need the court’s authority to imprison the debtor for contempt of court.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Debtor still has assets
Seizure of property is less severe
✓ Verify asset ownership first
Corporate debtor
Attachment against company assets
✓ Use corporate‑specific form
Form 25.2 – Warrant of Attachment
Small debt under €2,000
No warrant needed
✓ Use Small Claims procedure
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed calendar deadline, but the warrant must be applied for before the statutory limitation period for enforcement expires (typically 12 years from the judgment date).
Before you submit
- 1Judgment reference number entered correctly.
- 2Debtor’s full legal name and current address verified.
- 3Amount owed, interest and costs totalled accurately.
- 4Certified copy of the judgment attached.
- 5All previous enforcement notices documented.
- 6Form signed and dated by the judgment creditor or authorised solicitor.
- 7Correct court registry selected.
- 8Filing fee paid or fee exemption evidence included.
- 9Copy retained for your records.
- 10Submission method (e‑Filing, post, in‑person) confirmed.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the original judgment and any enforcement notices.
- 2Complete Form 25.1 with accurate debtor and judgment details.
- 3Attach a certified copy of the judgment and any required affidavits.
- 4Pay the prescribed filing fee (or attach exemption proof).
- 5Submit the package to the appropriate court registry via e‑Filing, post, or in person.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court.
- 7Monitor the court’s docket for the warrant issuance notice.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to individuals, not companies.
- 2Cannot be used for debts under €2,000 without prior court order.
- 3Requires that all other civil enforcement routes have been exhausted.
- 4The court may refuse the warrant if the debtor’s imprisonment would be disproportionate.
- 5Form does not cover cross‑border enforcement.
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 25.1 is currently in force with no recent amendments reported as of 2024. Check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number matches 25.1 (Commitment as Punishment).
- Check for any new signature fields introduced in 2023 revision.
- Verify the required supporting documents list is up‑to‑date.
- Ensure the court registry address reflects any recent relocations.
- Review any changes to filing fees posted on the Courts Service site.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue (not confirmed in official source).
- SRCGeneral purpose of warrant of execution from Irish court practice guides (not confirmed in official source).
- SRCRequirement for certified judgment copy inferred from typical enforcement procedures (not confirmed in official source).
- SRCStatutory limitation period of 12 years based on Irish Limitation Act (not confirmed in official source).
- SRCFiling location guidance derived from standard court registry practices (not confirmed in official source).
- SRCFee information not verified; placeholder based on typical court fees (not confirmed in official source).
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 25.1 (punishment) with Form 25 (seizure).
Using the wrong court registry (e.g., District vs. Circuit).
Leaving out the certified judgment copy{not confirmed in official source}.
Incorrectly calculating accrued interest.
Assuming the form can be used for corporate debtors.
Failing to attach proof of fee payment.
Not understanding the 12‑year limitation period.
Submitting the form after a previous warrant has already been issued.
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