Form 24.17 – Warrant For Arrest Of Accused (Non Appearance On Summons) - Criminal Procedure Act, 1967 Section 4F (4) (B)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when someone has been formally summoned to court.
• • It is required specifically because the accused person did not appear after receiving that summons.
• • Do not use this if you are issuing a warrant for a different offence or reason (e.g., failure to comply with a specific order).
• • This form directly invokes Section 4F (4) (B) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1967.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The submission must be made promptly following the missed appearance date to avoid procedural delays in the legal process.

Before you submit

• • Ensure the full name and address of the accused are clearly written.
• • Confirm the date the summons was served on the accused.
• • Verify that the failure to appear is correctly noted as the reason for arrest.
• • Check that the issuing authority/court details are accurate.
• • Sign and date the form in the designated space.
• • Ensure all relevant case or file numbers from the Courts Service are present.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all required sections of Form 24.17 fully.
2. 2Obtain necessary endorsements (e.g., Judge/District Court signature).
3. 3File the original form with the relevant Court office.
4. 4Provide a copy to the Gardaí for execution.
5. 5If electronic submission is required, upload the signed PDF via the designated Courts Service portal.

Known limitations

• • This form only covers non-appearance on a summons; it doesn't cover other warrant types.
• • The specific court jurisdiction (District vs. Circuit) must be clearly indicated as per local rules.
• • It does not guarantee the arrest will happen immediately upon issuance.
• • Not confirmed in official source: The required accompanying documentation list is not detailed here.