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Form 51.01 Warrant to Sherrif or County Registrar
This is Form 51.01, a Warrant issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It directs an official—either a Sheriff or a County Registrar—to carry out a specific task required by court order.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 51.01 Warrant to Sherrif or County Registrar
This is Form 51.01, a Warrant issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It directs an official—either a Sheriff or a County Registrar—to carry out a specific task required by court order.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check that you correctly specify *who* (Sheriff or Registrar) is supposed to execute the warrant.
- 2Incorrectly naming the County Registrar or Sheriff.
- 3Failing to reference the correct Court Case Number.
- 4Omitting the specific instruction/action required by the warrant.
- 5Submitting the form without a valid underlying court order.
Plain English
Think of this as a formal instruction slip from the Irish courts. You use it when a judge needs someone to officially serve papers, execute a judgment, or perform another legal action on behalf of the court.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form needs to be submitted as soon as the court order requiring the action is issued. Delays can directly impact case timelines within the Irish legal system.
- 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 court needs someone to carry out an official duty.
- Use this form when the task requires involvement from a local Sheriff or a County Registrar.
- It directs specific actions, not just general requests.
- This is used after a decision has been made by the Court.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Need to issue a warrant but it's specifically for Revenue Online Service (ROS) related action
The specific task might require a different routing or designation
✓ Check the Court Order first.
Form 51.02 (Not confirmed in official source)
The request is general and doesn't name a Sheriff/Registrar yet
This form names *who* does the work; others state *what* the case is about
✓ See what the court document says.
Standard Summons or Notice of Motion
You need to serve documents, but not necessarily execute an order
Different forms handle different types of service actions
✓ Confirm if it's execution or just delivery.
Form 51.03 (Not confirmed in official source)
The task is administrative within the Courts Service itself
This form directs external officers (Sheriff/Registrar) to act
✓ Check if the instruction stays internal.
Deadline or filing window
The form needs to be submitted as soon as the court order requiring the action is issued. Delays can directly impact case timelines within the Irish legal system.
Before you submit
- 1Is the Court Order that authorizes this warrant attached or referenced clearly?
- 2Have you correctly identified the specific Sheriff or County Registrar responsible?
- 3Are all required details of the task (e.g., date, time, location) filled out completely?
- 4Does the form bear the correct court stamp and signature?
- 5Is the purpose/reason for the warrant clearly stated in the designated section?
- 6Have you ensured the case number matches exactly across all sections?
How to file this form
- 1Fill out Form 51.01 completely using black ink.
- 2Obtain the necessary court authorization and affix the official seal.
- 3Sign the warrant, ensuring your name and title are legible.
- 4Submit the completed form to the relevant Court Registry or designated Clerk.
- 5If required by local rules, provide a copy of the supporting Court Order.
Known limitations
- 1The form itself does not guarantee successful execution; it only directs the action.
- 2Its use is strictly dependent on a valid underlying court order. No warrant = no power.
- 3Specific local rules regarding which Sheriff or Registrar must receive the document are not confirmed in this general source.
- 4If the task involves Revenue Online Service (ROS) filings, further specific endorsement might be needed.
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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->This is Form 51.01, a Warrant issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It remains the standard document for directing action to a Sheriff or County Registrar.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for updates to the required court seal placement.
- Verify the current official title of 'County Registrar' as it might have changed locally.
- Confirm the standard font size and layout against the latest Courts Service template.
- Ensure the designated fields match the latest CRO/Courts filing standards (if applicable).
- Review if there are new mandatory checkboxes added to the form body.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 51.01
- SRCDocument Type: Warrant to Sheriff or County Registrar
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific mandatory fields list.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this for a simple request letter; it is an official directive.
Not knowing whether to address it to 'The Sheriff' or 'The County Registrar' when both options exist.
Failing to reference the specific Court Order number that mandates the warrant.
Assuming the form automatically handles service in all instances; it only directs *who* does the work.
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