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Form 25.3 Warrant Of Execution (Accused Pleading Guilty And The Director Of Public Prosecutions Consenting)
Form 25.3 is a Warrant of Execution used when an accused has pleaded guilty and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has given consent. It authorises the court to enforce a sentence, such as a fine or imprisonment.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 25.3 Warrant Of Execution (Accused Pleading Guilty And The Director Of Public Prosecutions Consenting)
Form 25.3 is a Warrant of Execution used when an accused has pleaded guilty and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has given consent. It authorises the court to enforce a sentence, such as a fine or imprisonment.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the DPP’s consent signature.
- 2Missing DPP signature
- 3Incorrect case reference number
- 4Wrong court jurisdiction
- 5Failure to attach the sentencing order
Plain English
If you’ve admitted guilt in a criminal case and the DPP agrees, the court needs a formal order to carry out the punishment. This form tells the court you have that consent and lets the enforcement process start.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant should be filed immediately after the sentencing hearing, typically within a few days, to avoid unnecessary delay in 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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What this form is for
- Accused has pleaded guilty and the DPP consents to execution.
- A fine, community service or custodial sentence needs to be enforced.
- The case is already before a District or Circuit Court.
- You are not seeking a suspended sentence or a non‑execution order.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Accused pleads not guilty
No DPP consent needed
✓ Verify plea status first
Form 25.1 Warrant of Execution (No DPP Consent)
DPP does not consent
Execution cannot proceed without consent
✓ Seek court direction
Form 25.4 Application for Alternative Order
Request for suspended sentence
Different enforcement route
✓ Confirm suspension terms
Deadline or filing window
The warrant should be filed immediately after the sentencing hearing, typically within a few days, to avoid unnecessary delay in enforcement.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the court register.
- 2Accused’s full name and address are correct.
- 3Offence description and statutory reference are accurate.
- 4DPP consent signature is present and dated.
- 5Judge’s signature and seal are included.
- 6All required supporting documents are attached.
- 7Form is legibly completed in black ink.
- 8A copy is retained for the solicitor’s records.
- 9Receipt from the registrar is obtained.
How to file this form
- 1Download or collect a blank Form 25.3.
- 2Complete all fields in clear block letters.
- 3Obtain the DPP’s signed consent.
- 4Present the form to the presiding judge for signature.
- 5Attach the sentencing order and any other required documents.
- 6Deliver the package to the court registrar and get a receipt.
Known limitations
- 1Only valid for cases where the DPP has given explicit consent.
- 2Not applicable for civil enforcement orders.
- 3Form must be used in the court where the original trial took place.
- 4Electronic submission is not currently supported; paper filing required.
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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 25.3 is currently in use with no known recent amendments. Check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number and title match the latest PDF on the Courts Service site.
- Check that the DPP consent field is present and correctly labelled.
- Verify the judge’s signature line reflects current court practice.
- Ensure the attached sentencing order format complies with current guidelines.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input.
- SRCPurpose inferred from form name (Warrant of Execution, guilty plea, DPP consent).
- SRCFiling location inferred from standard Courts Service practice (Registrar of the court).
- SRCSignature requirements inferred from typical warrant forms.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline timing after sentencing.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: electronic filing availability.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 25.3 with Form 25.1 (no DPP consent).
Leaving the DPP consent box blank.
Using the wrong court’s address for submission.
Failing to attach the sentencing order.
Submitting the form after the statutory enforcement window has passed.
Using a photocopy of the DPP’s signature instead of the original.
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