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Form 32.8 Warrant To Bring Offender Before The Court - Misuse Of Drugs Act, 1977 Section 28 (6)
Form 32.8 is a Warrant to Bring an Offender before the Court under Section 28(6) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. It is used by a court or authorised officer to compel a person suspected of drug‑related offences to appear in court.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 32.8 Warrant To Bring Offender Before The Court - Misuse Of Drugs Act, 1977 Section 28 (6)
Form 32.8 is a Warrant to Bring an Offender before the Court under Section 28(6) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. It is used by a court or authorised officer to compel a person suspected of drug‑related offences to appear in court.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is leaving the offender’s address blank, which can invalidate the warrant.
- 2Incorrect offender details (name or address)
- 3Wrong court or case number entered
- 4Missing signature or date
- 5Using an outdated version of the form
Plain English
If a police officer or a judge thinks someone needs to be brought to court for a drug offence, they fill out this form. It tells the person they must appear and gives the court legal authority to do so.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant should be filed as soon as practicable after the decision to summon, usually within 24‑48 hours of the arrest or charge.
- 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 you need a formal court order to compel a drug offence suspect to appear.
- If a police officer has arrested someone but a court hearing is required.
- For offences covered specifically by Section 28(6) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977.
- When a judge orders a summons for a person already charged.
- Do not use for non‑drug related criminal summons.
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Deadline or filing window
The warrant should be filed as soon as practicable after the decision to summon, usually within 24‑48 hours of the arrest or charge.
Before you submit
- 1Offender’s full name and correct address entered
- 2Accurate court name and case reference included
- 3Specific drug offence and statutory section cited
- 4Proposed hearing date falls within court’s scheduling rules
- 5All required signatures (judge, clerk or authorised officer) present
- 6Date completed and dated correctly
- 7Form printed on plain A4 paper, legible and without stray marks
- 8Copy retained for internal records
- 9Submission method (post, in‑person, e‑filing) matches court requirements
- 10Confirmation of receipt obtained from the court registry
How to file this form
- 1Prepare the offender’s details and offence information.
- 2Complete all fields on Form 32.8, using block letters where required.
- 3Sign and date the form in the appropriate signature boxes.
- 4Make a photocopy for your files.
- 5Deliver the original to the District Court Registry in person or via post, or upload through the e‑Filing portal.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement of filing.
- 7Notify the investigating officer or prosecutor that the warrant has been filed.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to offences under Section 28(6) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977.
- 2Cannot be used for summary offences that do not require a court appearance.
- 3Electronic submission may not be accepted by all districts.
- 4Form does not include space for multiple offenders; a separate form is needed for each person.
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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 32.8 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows ‘Form 32.8 – Warrant to Bring Offender Before the Court’.
- Check that the section reference reads ‘Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 Section 28(6)’.
- Verify the signature field includes the title of the authorising officer.
- Ensure the date format matches the current court standard (DD/MM/YYYY).
- Look for any new guidance notes attached to the form download page.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland catalogue.
- SRCSection reference inferred from form name (Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 Section 28(6)).
- SRCFiling location (District Court Registry) based on typical court procedure for warrants.
- SRCElectronic filing possibility derived from Courts Service e‑Filing portal availability.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline window (24‑48 hours).
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific signature titles required.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 28(6) with other sections of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
Leaving the ‘court’ field blank or entering the wrong district.
Using an old paper version that lacks the current signature block.
Submitting the form to the Central Criminal Court instead of the local District Court.
Assuming electronic filing is available in every jurisdiction.
Forgetting to attach any supporting documents required by the specific court.
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