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25.1 Warrant Of Execution - (Commitment As Punishment)

A warrant of execution is a court order that authorizes enforcement of a judgment through commitment to prison as punishment for willful non-compliance. This form is used when someone has failed to follow a court order despite being given the opportunity to do so.

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Form Overview

25.1 Warrant Of Execution - (Commitment As Punishment)

This form captures details about the original judgment, evidence of the defendant's willful non-compliance, and requests the court's order for commitment as punishment.

Risk Radar

Ensure you have clear evidence of willful non-compliance before filing.
Inaccurate information about the original judgment
Failing to demonstrate willful non-compliance
Missing required supporting documentation
Incorrect calculation of amounts owed

Plain English

This form helps the court order someone to be imprisoned because they deliberately ignored a court order. It's not used for regular debt collection but as a serious enforcement measure when other methods have failed.

Submission Date

There is typically no fixed deadline for filing this form, but it should be filed promptly after establishing willful non-compliance to ensure effective enforcement.
Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

willful warrant

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What this form is for

• Use when seeking to enforce a money judgment through imprisonment
• Use when the defendant has willfully failed to comply with a court order
• Use as a last resort after other enforcement methods have failed
• Not for use in straightforward debt collection without court proceedings

Use this form or another form?

Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
Enforcing a money judgment	Warrant of Execution (for seizure of goods)	Different enforcement method	Check if goods can be seized instead
Enforcing a court order for payment	Notice of Motion for Committal	Alternative legal procedure	Verify which procedure applies to your case
Enforcing a judgment against a company	Writ of Seizure	Different enforcement for companies	Confirm if company is the judgment debtor
Contempt of court proceedings	Notice of Motion for Committal	Different legal basis	Determine if contempt is the appropriate basis

Deadline or filing window

There is typically no fixed deadline for filing this form, but it should be filed promptly after establishing willful non-compliance to ensure effective enforcement.

Before you submit

• Verify all details of the original judgment are correct
• Ensure you have evidence of willful non-compliance
• Confirm all required supporting documents are attached
• Check that the correct court fees are included
• Verify the form is signed by the appropriate person
• Ensure copies are made for your records

How to file this form

1Obtain the correct form from the Courts Service or court office
2Complete all sections with accurate information
3Gather supporting evidence of non-compliance
4Submit the completed form to the relevant court office
5Pay any required fees
6Attend any required court hearings
7Keep copies of all submitted documents

Known limitations

• This form cannot be used to enforce court orders in all situations
• The court must be satisfied that non-compliance was willful
• Imprisonment is typically a last resort after other enforcement methods
• The court has discretion to refuse the application
• Time limits may apply for seeking enforcement

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Current Form Status

This form appears to be part of the standard enforcement procedures in the Irish courts system, though specific procedures may vary by court type.

Agency: Courts Service of Ireland

What changed or needs a fresh check

• Verify the current version number matches your court's requirements
• Check if recent rule changes affect enforcement procedures
• Confirm if updated forms are available from the Courts Service website
• Ensure any recent court decisions haven't changed the application criteria

Quick Facts

This form is typically filed by a judgment creditor or their legal representative when seeking to enforce a court order through imprisonment.

This form captures details about the original judgment, evidence of the defendant's willful non-compliance, and requests the court's order for commitment as punishment.

Submit this form when you have established that the judgment debtor has willfully failed to comply with a court order despite being given the chance to comply.

Submit this form to the court office where the original judgment was obtained, either in person or by post, with any required fees.

Submitting correctly ensures the court can properly consider your application and may prevent delays or challenges to the commitment order.

Complete all sections with accurate details about the original judgment and the defendant's willful non-compliance. Attach any relevant supporting documents like proof of previous orders and evidence of non-compliance. Submit to the appropriate court office with required fees.