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Form 24.13 – Warrant For Arrest Of Witness (Non-Attendance On Summons) - Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 Section 4F(2)
This is Form 24.13, issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It creates a formal Warrant for Arrest when a witness fails to attend court after being properly summoned under Section 4F(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 24.13 – Warrant For Arrest Of Witness (Non-Attendance On Summons) - Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 Section 4F(2)
This is Form 24.13, issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It creates a formal Warrant for Arrest when a witness fails to attend court after being properly summoned under Section 4F(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure the summon date on the form exactly matches the court record.
- 2Not citing the correct Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 Section (4F(2)).
- 3Missing the witness's current residential address.
- 4Submitting the form before the initial summons was officially served/issued.
- 5Failing to specify which court hearing date the non-attendance relates to.
Plain English
Basically, this form is used when someone was told to appear in Irish court but didn't show up. Filling this out allows the court to officially order that person to be arrested if they still don't attend. It moves the process from a simple summons to an enforceable arrest warrant.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be filed as soon as possible after the witness misses their scheduled appearance, though specific local court rules may dictate a tighter timeframe.
- 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 specifically when a witness fails to attend court.
- The failure must occur after they were formally summoned under Section 4F(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967.
- Do not use this if the witness was never summoned or if the summoning method was different (e.g., informal request).
- Use this when you need a formal warrant issued by the Courts Service to compel an arrest.
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Witness fails to appear
This is the specific form for Non-Attendance under S. 4F(2).
✓ Ensure your summons reference matches.
Witness needs to be summoned initially
Use this if you are *requesting* attendance, not enforcing non-attendance.
✓ Verify the initial request document number.
Arresting someone who is already in custody
A different warrant might suffice if they are detained elsewhere.
✓ Check the presiding Judge's preference.
Witness needs to be brought from another jurisdiction (outside Ireland)
May require a specific international or cross-border warrant addendum.
✓ Confirm the location of the witness.
Deadline or filing window
The form should be filed as soon as possible after the witness misses their scheduled appearance, though specific local court rules may dictate a tighter timeframe.
Before you submit
- 1All witness details (name, address) must be fully legible.
- 2The date and time of the missed summons must be clearly recorded.
- 3The legal basis—Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 Section 4F(2)—must be stated.
- 4The initiating party (who is requesting the arrest) must sign it.
- 5Attach proof of service for the original summons (e.g., a copy of the served notice).
- 6Ensure you specify *why* the witness's attendance is necessary to the case.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form 24.13.
- 2Sign and date the form as the initiating party or authorized representative.
- 3Gather supporting documentation proving the summons was served (e.g., proof of service slip).
- 4Submit the completed form to the relevant Court Office handling the case.
- 5If submitting digitally, ensure all attachments are correctly linked/uploaded to the Courts Service portal.
- 6Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not replace the underlying summons; it is an action taken *because* of the summons.
- 2It only covers non-attendance under Section 4F(2); other reasons require different forms.
- 3The issuance of the warrant itself depends on the Judge/Court Clerk reviewing and approving this document.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: There may be specific regional variations not covered by the general form.
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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 form remains the standard document for initiating an arrest warrant when a witness misses court after being summoned under Section 4F(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967. Check the Courts Service website for any recent updates to the numbering or required attachments.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 citation is correct.
- Verify that the section cited (4F(2)) matches the reason for arrest.
- Confirm the official Courts Service logo and branding are present.
- Ensure there are no recent changes to required signature blocks or fields.
- Check if a specific local court variation applies to your jurisdiction.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm Name: Form 24.13Warrant For Arrest Of Witness (Non-Attendance On Summons)
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCLegal Basis: Criminal Procedure Act, 1967
- SRCSpecific Section Cited: Section 4F(2)
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific requirements for filing within the CRO portal if linked.
Common confusion points
Confusing it with a general 'Request for Summons' (which precedes the warrant).
Forgetting to cite Section 4F(2) and just writing 'Criminal Procedure Act'.
Believing filing this automatically arrests them; the Judge must issue the formal Warrant.
Not attaching proof that the witness was actually served with the original summons.
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