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27.7 Notice Of Application For Warrant Of Execution (To Enforce By Committal An Order To Estreat)

This form is used to apply for a warrant of execution to enforce a court order by committal (imprisonment) and estreat (forfeiture of security). It's typically used when a person has failed to comply with a court order and enforcement through committal is necessary.

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Form Overview

27.7 Notice Of Application For Warrant Of Execution (To Enforce By Committal An Order To Estreat)

The form captures information about the original court order, the person who hasn't complied (judgment debtor), details of the failure to comply, and the requested enforcement method.

Risk Radar

The most common mistake is failing to provide clear evidence that the non-compliance was willful.
Incorrectly identifying the judgment debtor
Failing to provide sufficient evidence of non-compliance
Missing required court order details
Not following proper court procedures

Plain English

This form helps you ask the court to send someone to prison or take their security/bail because they didn't follow a court order. It's a serious step used when other ways of making someone follow a court order haven't worked.

Submission Date

There is no specific deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted as soon as possible after establishing that the judgment debtor has willfully failed to comply with the court order.
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 when seeking to enforce a court order through imprisonment
• Use when forfeiture of security/bail is required
• Use when other enforcement methods have failed
• Do not use for monetary enforcement without committal
• Do not use for enforcement of family law orders

Use this form or another form?

Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
Enforcing a money judgment without imprisonment	Form 27.1 Notice of Writ of Fieri Facias	Different enforcement method for monetary judgments only	Check if committal is necessary
Enforcing possession of property	Form 27.2 Notice of Warrant of Possession	For property possession rather than personal compliance	Verify the nature of the order
Enforcing family law maintenance orders	Form FL2 Application for Enforcement	Specific for family law matters	Confirm the type of court order
Enforcing payment of a tax debt	Revenue Online Service enforcement	For tax debts enforced by Revenue	Check if Revenue handles enforcement
Enforcing a judgment by seizure of goods	Form 27.3 Notice of Warrant of Delivery	For seizing goods rather than imprisonment	Determine appropriate enforcement method

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted as soon as possible after establishing that the judgment debtor has willfully failed to comply with the court order.

Before you submit

• Complete all sections of the form accurately
• Include the original court order number and date
• Provide detailed evidence of willful non-compliance
• Include personal details of both creditor and debtor
• Calculate any amounts due correctly
• Check if court fees are required and pay them
• Make copies of all submitted documents
• Verify the correct court office for submission

How to file this form

1Obtain the correct Form 27.7 from the Courts Service website or court office
2Complete all sections with accurate information about the court order and non-compliance
3Gather evidence of willful non-compliance and original court documents
4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office with any required fees
5Keep copies of all submitted documents for your records
6Attend any required court hearings related to your application

Known limitations

• This form cannot be used to enforce court orders where imprisonment is not an option
• The court must be satisfied that non-compliance was willful, not accidental
• The form cannot be used to enforce foreign court orders directly
• There are time limits for applying for enforcement after the original order
• The court has discretion to refuse the application even if requirements are met

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Current Form Status

This form is currently in use with no recent major changes reported. Always check the Courts Service website for the most up-to-date version.

Agency: Courts Service of Ireland

What changed or needs a fresh check

• Check that you're using the most recent version of Form 27.7
• Verify court fee requirements as they may have changed
• Confirm if electronic filing is now available for this form
• Check if any procedural changes have been implemented
• Review if any additional documentation is now required

Quick Facts

This form should be filed by a judgment creditor or their legal representative seeking to enforce a court order through committal and estreat.

The form captures information about the original court order, the person who hasn't complied (judgment debtor), details of the failure to comply, and the requested enforcement method.

Submit this form when a person has willfully failed to comply with a court order and you need to enforce it through committal and estreat, after other enforcement methods have been unsuccessful.

Submit this form to the appropriate court office where the original order was made, either in person, by post, or through the Courts Service of Ireland's electronic filing system if available.

Submitting correctly ensures the court can properly consider your application for enforcement and prevents delays or rejection that could allow the non-compliant person more time.

Complete all sections with accurate details about the original order and the failure to comply. Attach evidence of non-compliance and the original court order. File with the appropriate court office and pay any required fees.