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Form 25.4 Warrant Of Execution (Minor Offence Requiring Consent Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions)
Form 25.4 is a Warrant of Execution for a minor offence that requires the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). It is used by the courts to authorise enforcement action after a minor conviction when the DPP must approve.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 25.4 Warrant Of Execution (Minor Offence Requiring Consent Of The Director Of Public Prosecutions)
Form 25.4 is a Warrant of Execution for a minor offence that requires the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). It is used by the courts to authorise enforcement action after a minor conviction when the DPP must approve.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the DPP consent letter.
- 2Leaving the DPP reference blank
- 3Mismatching the offence description with the original judgment
- 4Submitting after the statutory time limit
- 5Sending the form to the wrong court office
Plain English
If someone is convicted of a small crime and the law says the DPP must agree before the court can enforce a penalty, this form is the paperwork that makes it happen. It tells the court you have that consent and asks for a warrant to carry out the execution.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be applied for within 30 days of the conviction and after the DPP consent is received; otherwise the authority to execute may lapse.
- 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
- Use when a minor offence conviction requires DPP consent before execution.
- Use for enforcement actions like seizure of goods or garnishee orders.
- Do not use for serious offences; a different warrant form is required.
- Use only after the DPP has issued a written consent.
- Use when the court itself is initiating the execution, not a private creditor.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Serious offence requiring DPP consent
Different statutory limits
✓ Verify offence severity first
Minor offence without DPP consent needed
Simpler process
✓ Check if DPP consent is actually required
Civil debt enforcement
Not a criminal matter
✓ Use civil enforcement forms instead
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be applied for within 30 days of the conviction and after the DPP consent is received; otherwise the authority to execute may lapse.
Before you submit
- 1DPP consent letter attached
- 2Correct offence description copied from judgment
- 3Accurate conviction date entered
- 4DPP reference number entered
- 5Execution type selected appropriately
- 6Form signed by authorised court officer
- 7All required supporting documents included
- 8Copy retained for records
- 9Correct court address used
How to file this form
- 1Gather the DPP consent letter and judgment copy.
- 2Complete Form 25.4 with all required details.
- 3Attach the consent letter and any other evidence.
- 4Sign the form as a court officer or clerk.
- 5Deliver the form to the district court registry in person or by post.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court.
- 7File a copy in the case file for future reference.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to minor offences that explicitly require DPP consent.
- 2Cannot be used for civil debt recovery.
- 3Form does not cover execution of custodial sentences.
- 4Requires written DPP consent; verbal consent is not sufficient.
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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 25.4 is currently the approved version for 2024‑2025. No major revisions have been announced recently.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Check that the DPP consent reference field is present.
- Verify the execution type options match current practice.
- Ensure the signature line includes ‘Court Officer/Clerk’.
- Review any marginal notes for updated filing instructions.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland cataloguenot confirmed in official source
- SRCRequirement for DPP consent for minor offencesnot confirmed in official source
- SRCTypical filing location (court registry)not confirmed in official source
- SRC30‑day filing window after convictionnot confirmed in official source
- SRCSignature requirement by court officernot confirmed in official source
- SRCExecution type options listed on formnot confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 25.4 with Form 25.3 (no DPP consent required).
Leaving the DPP reference blank or using an old reference.
Submitting the form to the wrong district court.
Attempting to use the form for a serious offence.
Forgetting to attach the DPP consent letter.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Incorrectly selecting the execution type.
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