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27.12 Warrant Of Committal (On Non-Compliance With An Order Under Section 9(1)(I) Or Section 9(10)) - Bail Act 1997, Section 9(12) (Inserted By Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, Section 48)

This form is a Warrant of Committal issued under the Bail Act 1997 for cases where a person has failed to comply with orders under Section 9(1)(i) or Section 9(10). It is used when the court needs to imprison someone for non-compliance with bail conditions or other related orders.

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27.12 Warrant Of Committal (On Non-Compliance With An Order Under Section 9(1)(I) Or Section 9(10)) - Bail Act 1997, Section 9(12) (Inserted By Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, Section 48)

This form is a Warrant of Committal issued under the Bail Act 1997 for cases where a person has failed to comply with orders under Section 9(1)(i) or Section 9(10). It is used when the court needs to imprison someone for non-compliance with bail conditions or other related orders.

The form captures details about the person to be committed, the specific orders they have failed to comply with, the legal basis for the committal, and the duration of the imprisonment period authorized by the warrant.

Risk Radar

  • Always verify the person's identity and the specific orders they have failed to comply with before filing.
  • Inaccurate personal details of the person being committed
  • Failure to specify the exact orders that were violated
  • Missing judge's authorization or signature
  • Incorrect citation of the relevant legal sections

Plain English

This form authorizes the imprisonment of a person who hasn't followed specific court orders related to their bail. It's a legal document that allows authorities to detain someone who has violated conditions set by the judge.

Submission Date

  • There is typically no fixed deadline for filing this warrant, but it should be submitted promptly once the decision to commit has been made by the court to ensure timely 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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Glossary Terms

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What this form is for

  • Use this form when someone has willfully failed to comply with bail conditions under Section 9(1)(i)
  • Use this form for non-compliance with orders under Section 9(10) of the Bail Act 1997
  • Use when the court has decided that imprisonment is necessary for non-compliance
  • Use only for cases covered by the Bail Act 1997 as amended

Use this form or another form?

SituationLikely formWhy it mattersCheck before you continue
Standard committal warrantForm 27.01For general committal orders not related to bailCheck the specific section of the Bail Act that applies
Failure to appear warrantForm 27.02For cases where someone failed to appear in courtVerify the reason for non-appearance before proceeding
Contempt of court warrantForm 27.03For cases involving contempt of court proceedingsEnsure the contempt is related to bail conditions
Civil debt warrantForm 27.05For enforcement of civil judgmentsDifferent legal basis than bail non-compliance

Deadline or filing window

There is typically no fixed deadline for filing this warrant, but it should be submitted promptly once the decision to commit has been made by the court to ensure timely enforcement.

Before you submit

  • Verify all personal details of the person to be committed
  • Confirm the specific orders that were violated
  • Ensure the judge's authorization is included
  • Check that all legal citations are correct
  • Verify the duration of committal specified
  • Ensure all required signatures are present
  • Confirm the form is the most current version

How to file this form

  1. 1Complete all sections of the warrant form with accurate information
  2. 2Obtain the judge's signature and authorization for committal
  3. 3Attach any supporting evidence of non-compliance with bail conditions
  4. 4File the completed warrant with the relevant court office
  5. 5Serve a copy on the person being committed
  6. 6Ensure the warrant is entered into the court record

Known limitations

  • This warrant only applies to non-compliance with specific sections of the Bail Act 1997
  • The warrant must be issued by a judge or authorized court official
  • The person must have willfully failed to comply with the orders
  • The committal period is typically limited by law

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Current Form Status

This form appears to be the current version as referenced in the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, but users should verify with the Courts Service of Ireland for the most up-to-date version.

Agency: Courts Service of Ireland

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Form updated to reflect changes from Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009
  • Section 9(12) provisions incorporated
  • Legal citations updated to reflect current legislation
  • Form number standardized under the 27.x warrant series

Quick Facts

This form is typically completed and filed by court officials, prosecutors, or legal representatives when seeking to imprison someone for non-compliance with bail orders.
The form captures details about the person to be committed, the specific orders they have failed to comply with, the legal basis for the committal, and the duration of the imprisonment period authorized by the warrant.
This form should be submitted promptly when it has been determined that a person has willfully failed to comply with bail conditions under Section 9(1)(i) or Section 9(10) of the Bail Act 1997, and the court has decided that committal is necessary.
The completed warrant should be filed with the Courts Service of Ireland, typically through the relevant court office where the original bail order was made.
Submitting this form correctly ensures that the legal process for imprisonment due to non-compliance with bail orders is properly documented and authorized.
Complete all sections of the form with accurate personal details of the person to be committed, specify the exact orders that were violated, and include the judge's authorization for committal. File the completed warrant with the appropriate court office.

Form Details

Agency
Courts Service of Ireland
Revision Date
21/10/25

27.12 Warrant Of Committal (On Non-Compliance With An Order Under Section 9(1)(I) Or Section 9(10)) - Bail Act 1997, Section 9(12) (Inserted By Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, Section 48)

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After you file

  • Monitor the enforcement of the warrant by authorities
  • Keep a copy of the filed warrant for your records
  • Note any appeals or challenges to the committal
  • Track the duration of the committal period

Source and verification log

  • Form issued by Courts Service of Ireland
  • Related to Bail Act 1997
  • Incorporates changes from Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009
  • Section 9(12) inserted by Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, Section 48
  • Form number 27.12 indicates it's part of a warrant series
  • Specifically addresses non-compliance with orders under Section 9(1)(i) or Section 9(10)
  • Not confirmed in official source: Current processing times
  • Not confirmed in official source: Specific filing locations

Common confusion points

5 things to watch for

  • 1

    Confusing this warrant with other types of court warrants

  • 2

    Uncertainty about which specific sections of the Bail Act apply

  • 3

    Misunderstanding the difference between willful and accidental non-compliance

  • 4

    Confusion about the proper duration of committal

  • 5

    Uncertainty about who can authorize and file this warrant

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