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Form 25.5 Warrant Of Execution (To Commit In Default Of Payment Of Fine) - Courts (No. 2) Act 1986, Section 2(1)
Form 25.5 is{a} Warrant of Execution used when a person fails to pay a court‑imposed fine. It authorises the court to take enforcement action, such as committing the debtor to prison for default.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 25.5 Warrant Of Execution (To Commit In Default Of Payment Of Fine) - Courts (No. 2) Act 1986, Section 2(1)
Form 25.5 is{a} Warrant of Execution used when a person fails to pay a court‑imposed fine. It authorises the court to take enforcement action, such as committing the debtor to prison for default.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the original fine notice, which stops the warrant from being issued.
- 2Incorrect debtor name or address
- 3Wrong fine amount entered
- 4Missing original fine notice attachment
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you’ve been fined by a court and haven’t paid it, the court can issue this warrant to force payment. The form starts the legal process that may lead to imprisonment until the fine is settled.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be applied for within the period set out in the statutory notice (normally 14 days after the fine due date).
- 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 fine remains unpaid after the statutory notice period
- When you need a court‑issued warrant to enforce payment
- When the debtor has not responded to a reminder or demand letter
- When you want the court to consider committal for default of payment
- When the fine is not related to a civil judgment (different form required)
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Fine paid in instalments
To set up a payment plan
✓ Verify debtor’s ability to pay
Civil judgment debt
Different legal basis
✓ Use only for court judgments
Form 9 – Warrant of Execution (Civil)
Non‑payment of a parking ticket
Still a fine, same process
✓ Ensure ticket reference is correct
Appeal against fine
Not an enforcement step
✓ File appeal before seeking a warrant
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be applied for within the period set out in the statutory notice (normally 14 days after the fine due date).
Before you submit
- 1Original fine notice attached
- 2Debtor’s full name and address correct
- 3Fine amount matches the original notice
- 4Court reference number entered accurately
- 5Form signed by the authorised creditor
- 6Correct court registry selected
- 7Copy retained for your records
- 8Postage or e‑filing receipt saved
How to file this form
- 1Collect the unpaid fine notice and any correspondence
- 2Complete the creditor and debtor sections on Form 25.5
- 3Attach the copy of the fine notice
- 4Sign the form and date it
- 5Submit in person or by post to the appropriate court registry, or upload via the Courts Service e‑filing portal
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement
- 7File a copy of the receipt with your internal records
Known limitations
- 1Only for fines, not civil money judgments
- 2Cannot be used for debts under €50
- 3Requires a prior statutory notice of default
- 4May not be accepted if the debtor is already imprisoned for another offence
- 5Form does not include a payment schedule option
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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 25.5 is currently the accepted version under the Courts (No. 2) Act 1986. No recent amendments have been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows ‘Form 25.5 – Warrant of Execution (To Commit in Default of Payment of Fine)’
- Check that the court reference field matches the original fine case number
- Verify the signature block includes space for both creditor and court clerk
- Ensure the attachment checklist includes ‘Copy of unpaid fine notice’
- Look for any updated contact details for the court registry
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue
- SRCStatutory basisCourts (No. 2) Act 1986, Section 2(1)
- SRCTypical notice period (14 days)standard practice in Irish fine enforcement
- SRCSubmission methodsCourts Service e‑filing portal and registry addresses
- SRCNot confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 25.5 with Form 9 (civil execution)
Leaving the ‘court reference’ field blank
Submitting the original fine notice instead of a copy
Using the wrong court registry (e.g., District vs. Circuit)
Assuming the warrant will automatically collect the fine without further action
Not checking whether the debtor is already subject to a different enforcement order
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