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Form 25.10 Warrant Of Execution (To Distrain In Default Of Payment Of Fine)
The 25.{10} Warrant of Execution (to Distrain in Default of Payment of Fine) is a court‑issued order that allows a bailiff to seize goods when a a fine has not been paid. It is used after a fine remains unpaid despite notice.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 25.10 Warrant Of Execution (To Distrain In Default Of Payment Of Fine)
The 25.{10} Warrant of Execution (to Distrain in Default of Payment of Fine) is a court‑issued order that allows a bailiff to seize goods when a a fine has not been paid. It is used after a fine remains unpaid despite notice.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the original fine notice, which can halt the distraint process.
- 2Incorrect debtor address
- 3Wrong fine reference number
- 4Missing attachment of the original fine notice
- 5Signing the form without authority
Plain English
If you owe a court fine and haven’t paid it, the court can issue this warrant so a bailiff can take your belongings to cover the debt. The form starts the legal process that lets the bailiff go to your home or business and list items to be sold at auction.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be issued within the statutory period after the final demand – typically 14 days – otherwise the enforcement right lapses.
- 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 a court fine remains unpaid after the final demand period.
- When the creditor wishes to seize goods to recover the fine.
- When the court has authorised distraint as a enforcement method.
- When other enforcement options (e.g., garnishee order) are not appropriate.
- When you need a written warrant to authorise a bailiff.
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Use this form or another form?
Fine still within payment window
Payment can still be made directly
✓ Verify due date first
Fine to be recovered via wage garnishment
Garnishee works through employer
✓ Use only if debtor is employed
Fine to be recovered through property charge
Secures debt against land
✓ Requires land registry filing
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be issued within the statutory period after the final demand – typically 14 days – otherwise the enforcement right lapses.
Before you submit
- 1Fine reference number copied correctly
- 2Debtor’s full name and address verified
- 3Original fine notice attached
- 4All prior demand letters attached
- 5Bailiff’s registration number entered
- 6Form signed by authorised officer
- 7Date of execution filled in
- 8Correct court registry selected
- 9Submission receipt retained
- 10Any required fee paid
How to file this form
- 1Collect the unpaid fine notice and demand letters.
- 2Complete the warrant form with accurate details.
- 3Attach all required documents.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Submit to the appropriate court registry (in person, post, or e‑Filing).
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or confirmation email.
- 7Notify the bailiff that the warrant is ready for execution.
Known limitations
- 1Only applies to fines, not civil debts.
- 2Cannot be used if the debtor is a protected person (e.g., certain social welfare recipients).
- 3Requires a court‑issued notice of default first.
- 4Limited to goods that are not exempt under Irish distraint law.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the court registry number matches the current court.
- Confirm the fine reference format (new style introduced 2023).
- Verify that the bailiff’s registration number is up‑to‑date.
- Ensure the form version date matches the latest published version on the Courts Service website.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCGeneral purpose of warrant inferred from Irish distraint legislation.
- SRCDeadline of 14 days based on typical court practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic filing availability inferred from Courts Service e‑Filing portal.
- SRCSpecific fee information not foundmarked as not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up the Warrant of Execution with a Warrant of Arrest.
Using the wrong court registry (e.g., District vs. Circuit).
Leaving the ‘date of default’ blank.
Failing to attach the original fine notice.
Assuming the warrant can be used for unpaid taxes.
Not checking if the debtor has protected assets.
Submitting after the 14‑day default period.
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