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Form 22.3 – Warrant To Arrest (Accused Remanded On Bail And Failing To Appear)
This is Form 22.3 from the Courts Service of Ireland. It is used when someone has been held in custody under bail but fails to show up for a scheduled court date. This warrant directs an arrest to be made.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 22.3 – Warrant To Arrest (Accused Remanded On Bail And Failing To Appear)
This is Form 22.3 from the Courts Service of Ireland. It is used when someone has been held in custody under bail but fails to show up for a scheduled court date. This warrant directs an arrest to be made.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check that the accused person was actually remanded *on bail* before using this form.
- 2Failing to list the correct court session date/time.
- 3Incorrectly stating the bail conditions under which they were remanded.
- 4Not identifying the specific accused person involved in the case.
- 5Submitting it without a signature from an authorised officer.
Plain English
Think of this as an official 'Go Get Them' slip from the Irish courts. If an accused person is on bail but doesn't appear when they are supposed to, someone uses this form to tell the Gardaí (police) to make an arrest. It formalises the need for their immediate detention.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant should be filed as soon as the missed appearance is confirmed. There isn't a set number of days, but prompt filing is essential for legal action.
- 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
- Use this form only after an accused person has been formally remanded on bail.
- Use it specifically when that bailed person misses a scheduled hearing or appearance.
- Do not use this if the person is charged but still awaiting initial remand/bail decision.
- This warrant directs law enforcement to make an arrest for non-appearance.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Accused fails to appear after initial charge
This form specifically covers *remanded* bail failures.
✓ Check if the person was formally remanded first.
Person is charged but never granted bail
Use this if you need an arrest before any formal bail conditions are set.
✓ Verify the initial court order status.
Not confirmed in official source (Likely a different warrant)
Bail conditions are breached, but they showed up
This form is for *failing to appear*, not necessarily breaching a condition while present.
✓ Read the warrant description carefully.
Not confirmed in official source (Possibly Form 22.4 or similar)
Deadline or filing window
The warrant should be filed as soon as the missed appearance is confirmed. There isn't a set number of days, but prompt filing is essential for legal action.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure the full name and date of birth of the accused are correctly entered.
- 2Confirm the specific court where they were remanded is listed.
- 3Verify the exact date(s) they failed to appear.
- 4Make sure the issuing judicial officer's signature block is complete.
- 5Double-check that the warrant clearly states 'Accused Remanded On Bail And Failing To Appear'.
- 6Check for any required case number cross-references.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all fields on Form 22.3 accurately.
- 2Have the relevant court official sign and date the document.
- 3File it with the appropriate Court Office (Courts Service of Ireland).
- 4Keep a copy for your own records/case file.
- 5If submitting digitally, ensure the PDF is correctly formatted.
Known limitations
- 1This form itself does not dictate the *reason* for non-appearance; that must be stated elsewhere.
- 2It only authorizes an arrest; it doesn't confirm the charge or sentence yet.
- 3The jurisdiction of the warrant is limited to the court issuing Form 22.3 unless specified otherwise.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: There may be variations based on the specific circuit (e.g., Circuit Court vs District Court).
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Compact field-by-field guide
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 the standard warrant document used by Irish courts when a person granted bail does not appear for their required court date. Check the form details to ensure it matches your specific case requirements.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date of issue on the form itself.
- Confirm the specific section regarding 'Failing To Appear'.
- Verify if there are any new codes or reference numbers added since your last use.
- Look for updates related to digital submission requirements (e.g., e-filing).
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: Form 22.3
- SRCPurpose: Warrant To Arrest
- SRCContext: Accused Remanded On Bail And Failing To Appear
Common confusion points
Mistaking this form for one used when bail is *cancelled* (instead of just missed).
Not clearly stating the specific court where they were remanded.
Failing to provide the accused's unique case number from the CRO or Court records.
Assuming the warrant automatically supersedes all other previous conditions.
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