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25.5 Warrant Of Execution (To Commit In Default Of Payment Of Fine) - Courts (No. 2) Act 1986, Section 2(1)

The 25.5 Warrant Of Execution is a legal document used when a person has failed to pay a fine imposed by a court. It authorizes the commitment of that person to prison as a consequence of non-payment of the fine.

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Form Overview

25.5 Warrant Of Execution (To Commit In Default Of Payment Of Fine) - Courts (No. 2) Act 1986, Section 2(1)

This form captures details about the original fine amount, the person's failure to pay, and authorizes their commitment to prison as a consequence.

Risk Radar

Ensure the warrant is only used after confirming the person has genuinely failed to pay the fine without reasonable excuse.
Incorrectly identifying the person subject to the warrant
Missing documentation of the original fine order
Failure to verify the person's current address
Incorrect calculation of the amount owed

Plain English

This form is essentially a court order that can send someone to jail if they haven't paid a fine they were ordered to pay. It's not a form you fill out yourself - it's completed by court officials when someone refuses or fails to pay their court-imposed fine.

Submission Date

The warrant must be processed within a reasonable time after the fine payment deadline has passed, though there is no strict statutory time limit specified.
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

warrant amount

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What this form is for

• Use when someone has been ordered to pay a fine but has failed to do so
• Only applicable when all payment alternatives have been exhausted
• Not for use in cases where there's a reasonable excuse for non-payment
• Requires verification that the person has the ability to pay but refuses to do so

Use this form or another form?

Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
Fine payment arrangement request	Form 10.1	To avoid commitment proceedings	Verify person's financial circumstances
Application to reduce fine	Form 25.6	To seek a more manageable payment amount	Confirm inability to pay original amount
Appeal against fine	Form 104	To challenge the original fine decision	Check time limits for appeals
Enforcement of other court orders	Form 25.1	For non-fine related obligations	Ensure correct enforcement procedure

Deadline or filing window

The warrant must be processed within a reasonable time after the fine payment deadline has passed, though there is no strict statutory time limit specified.

Before you submit

• Verify the person's identity and current address
• Confirm the original fine order and amount
• Document all attempts to collect the fine
• Check that all payment alternatives have been offered
• Verify the person has the ability to pay but refuses
• Ensure proper signatures from court officials
• Confirm the warrant references the correct court case

How to file this form

1Court officials complete the warrant with all required details
2The warrant is signed by the appropriate court officer
3The warrant is delivered to law enforcement for execution
4Law enforcement locates and brings the person before the court
5The court may then commit the person to prison for a specified period

Known limitations

• Cannot be used if the person has a reasonable excuse for non-payment
• Does not apply to fines that have been paid in part
• Cannot be used if the person is genuinely unable to pay
• Limited to imprisonment periods specified in legislation

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Current Form Status

This form remains in use under the Courts (No. 2) Act 1986, but recent changes to Irish sentencing guidelines may affect its application in certain cases.

Agency: Courts Service of Ireland

What changed or needs a fresh check

• Verify the form references the correct Courts (No. 2) Act 1986 section
• Check for any updates to commitment periods
• Confirm current maximum fine amounts that can lead to imprisonment
• Verify identification requirements for the person subject to the warrant
• Check for any new alternatives to imprisonment for fine default

Quick Facts

The warrant is typically completed by court officials, not by the general public. It's used when someone has been ordered to pay a fine but has failed to do so.

This form captures details about the original fine amount, the person's failure to pay, and authorizes their commitment to prison as a consequence.

This warrant is used when a person has been given time to pay a fine but has failed to make payment within the specified timeframe.

The warrant is processed through the Courts Service of Ireland, typically handled by court staff rather than submitted by individuals.

Correct processing of this warrant ensures legal compliance with court orders and provides a consequence for non-payment of fines.

Court officials complete the warrant with details of the original fine and the person's failure to pay. The warrant is then executed by law enforcement to bring the person before the court.