57.6 Warrant Of Arrest - Family Law Act 1976, S. 9A(5) (Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011, S31) / Civil Partnership And Certain Rights And Obligations Of Cohabitants Act 2010, S52A (Children And Family Relationships Act 2015, Section 146)
This form is a warrant of arrest used in family law proceedings in Ireland. It authorizes the arrest of an individual in connection with family law matters under specific legislation.
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57.6 Warrant Of Arrest - Family Law Act 1976, S. 9A(5) (Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011, S31) / Civil Partnership And Certain Rights And Obligations Of Cohabitants Act 2010, S52A (Children And Family Relationships Act 2015, Section 146)
This form is a warrant of arrest used in family law proceedings in Ireland. It authorizes the arrest of an individual in connection with family law matters under specific legislation.
Risk Radar
- Always double-check the correct legal citation for the specific family law provision being cited.
- Incorrect personal details of the person to be arrested
- Wrong legal citation for the arrest warrant
- Insufficient evidence to justify the arrest
- Potential violation of individual rights
Plain English
This form allows the court to tell police to arrest someone involved in a family law case. It's a legal document that must be completed correctly for police to take action.
Submission Date
- There's typically no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be submitted as soon as there's a legal basis for arrest to prevent the person from evading authorities.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
What this form is for
- • Use when seeking to have someone arrested for failing to comply with family court orders
- • Use when there's evidence someone may flee to avoid family law proceedings
- • Use when someone poses a risk to others in a family law context
- • Not for use in criminal matters - different procedures apply
- • Only for specific family law matters covered by the cited legislation
Use this form or another form?
| Situation | Likely form | Why it matters | Check before you continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal arrest warrant | Standard criminal procedure | Different legal standards apply | Check if your case involves criminal charges |
| Enforcement of maintenance order | Form 57.1 | Different enforcement mechanisms available | Verify if financial non-compliance is the issue |
| Access enforcement order | Form 57.2 | Specific to child access arrangements | Confirm if the issue relates to visitation rights |
| Ex parte application | Form 57.3 | Used when urgent action is needed without notice | Assess if notice can be given to the other party |
Deadline or filing window
There's typically no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be submitted as soon as there's a legal basis for arrest to prevent the person from evading authorities.
Before you submit
- • Verify all personal details of the person to be arrested are accurate
- • Ensure the correct legal citation is included for the specific family law provision
- • Check that the form is signed by the appropriate court official or legal representative
- • Confirm all required supporting documentation is attached
- • Verify the form is the most current version
- • Ensure the reason for arrest clearly states the legal basis
- • Check that the form has been completed in full with no blank sections
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form 57.6 from the Courts Service
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the person to be arrested
- 3Specify the exact legal basis for the arrest from the relevant legislation
- 4Have the form signed by the appropriate court official or legal representative
- 5Submit the completed form to the relevant court office
- 6Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
- 7Follow up with the court to confirm the warrant has been issued
Known limitations
- • This form only applies to specific family law matters as outlined in the cited legislation
- • It cannot be used for criminal matters that fall outside family law jurisdiction
- • Arrest warrants issued through this form may be subject to legal challenge
- • The form must be completed with precise legal citations to be valid
- • Emergency situations may require different procedures
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This form is actively used in Irish family law proceedings. Recent legislative changes may affect its use, so verify the current legal requirements.
Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
What changed or needs a fresh check
- • Verify the correct citation of the Family Law Act 1976
- • Check if recent amendments to the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 affect this form
- • Confirm if updates to the Children And Family Relationships Act 2015 impact this warrant
- • Ensure the form version matches current court requirements
- • Check if any recent court rulings have changed how this form should be used
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Agency
- Courts Service of Ireland
- Category
- Family Law Forms
- Source
- Court Forms ↗
- Revision Date
- 23/10/25
Downloads
57.6 Warrant Of Arrest - Family Law Act 1976, S. 9A(5) (Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011, S31) / Civil Partnership And Certain Rights And Obligations Of Cohabitants Act 2010, S52A (Children And Family Relationships Act 2015, Section 146)
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After you file
- • Keep track of when the warrant is expected to be issued
- • Monitor for updates from the court on the status of the warrant
- • Be prepared to provide additional information if requested by the court
- • Consider the potential legal response from the person being sought for arrest
- • Document all communications related to the warrant
- • Follow up with law enforcement to ensure proper execution of the warrant
Source and verification log
- • Form issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- • Based on Family Law Act 1976, Section 9A(5)
- • Also references Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011, Section 31
- • References Civil Partnership And Certain Rights And Obligations Of Cohabitants Act 2010, Section 52A
- • References Children And Family Relationships Act 2015, Section 146
- • Not confirmed in official source: Current processing times
- • Not confirmed in official source: Specific court locations for submission
- • Not confirmed in official source: Recent changes to form requirements
Common confusion points
7 things to watch for
- 1
Confusing this form with criminal arrest warrants which have different procedures
- 2
Misunderstanding which specific family law provisions apply to this warrant
- 3
Uncertainty about who has authority to sign and submit this form
- 4
Confusion about the difference between this warrant and other enforcement forms
- 5
Misunderstanding the legal standards required to justify an arrest in family law
- 6
Uncertainty about how long the warrant remains valid
- 7
Confusion about what happens after the warrant is issued
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