Form 22.2 – Warrant For Arrest Of Accused (Non-Appearance On Summons Or About To Abscond)

What this form is for

• • Use when someone fails to appear in court after being properly summoned
• • Use when there are reasonable grounds to believe an accused person is about to abscond
• • Use when you need to secure an arrest warrant for someone who has ignored court proceedings
• • Do not use for minor traffic offenses or civil matters
• • Do not use if the accused has a valid reason for their absence

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Warrants should be applied for as soon as possible after confirming the accused's non-appearance to prevent further attempts to abscond.

Before you submit

• • Verify all personal details of the accused are accurate
• • Confirm the original summons was properly served
• • Attach evidence of non-appearance
• • Ensure proper grounds for potential absconding are documented
• • Check that the form is properly signed and witnessed
• • Confirm the correct court jurisdiction is selected
• • Verify any supporting documentation is included

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official Form 22.2 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the accused
3. 3Document the circumstances of non-appearance and grounds for potential absconding
4. 4Gather supporting evidence such as original summons and non-appearance records
5. 5Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
6. 6Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
7. 7Follow up with the court to confirm the warrant has been issued

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used if the accused has a valid reason for their absence
• • The warrant must be based on reasonable grounds about potential absconding
• • Law enforcement may not execute the warrant immediately depending on their priorities
• • The form does not guarantee the accused will be found promptly
• • Additional procedures may be required for international warrants