Form 20.7 – Warrant To Arrest - Bail Act 1997 Section 9(4)

What this form is for

• • Use this when a formal arrest warrant must be issued based on the specific grounds laid out in Section 9(4) of the Bail Act 1997.
• • Do not use this if the arrest is for general bail conditions unless those conditions fall under S. 9(4).
• • Use it when the issuing authority needs to formally document the warrant before police action.
• • This form is distinct from warrants issued under other sections of the Bail Act or related legislation.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The exact deadline isn't specified here, but generally, this warrant must be processed promptly after the court decision is made to ensure timely execution.

Before you submit

• • All sections of Form 20.7 are completed in ink or legible digital format.
• • The full name and address of the person to be arrested are clearly provided.
• • The specific legal basis (Bail Act 1997 Section 9(4)) is explicitly stated.
• • The date the warrant is issued must be filled in.
• • A clear signature from the issuing judicial officer is present.
• • If applicable, reference numbers for the underlying court file are included.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all required fields on Form 20.7 thoroughly.
2. 2Sign and date the form as the authorized judicial authority.
3. 3Submit the original or certified copy to the relevant Courts Service office/court registry.
4. 4Retain a copy for your own records, noting the submission date.
5. 5If required by local court rules, forward a scanned copy to the Garda station handling the case.

Known limitations

• • This form alone does not guarantee arrest; it authorizes the warrant.
• • The specific requirements of S. 9(4) must be met for this form to be validly used.
• • Not confirmed in official source: The required method of submission (physical vs. electronic via a portal) is not explicitly detailed on the form itself.