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Form No. 24 Court of Appeal - Criminal -Warrant for Arrest of Person on Bail.
Form No. 24 – Court of Appeal Criminal – Warrant for Arrest of Person on Bail is a court document used to request a warrant to arrest someone who has breached bail conditions in a criminal case. It is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland and filed with the Court of Appeal.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 24 Court of Appeal - Criminal -Warrant for Arrest of Person on Bail.
Form No. 24 – Court of Appeal Criminal – Warrant for Arrest of Person on Bail is a court document used to request a warrant to arrest someone who has breached bail conditions in a criminal case. It is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland and filed with the Court of Appeal.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not clearly stating which bail condition was breached.
- 2Missing or incorrect case number
- 3Failing to specify the exact bail condition breached
- 4Submitting after a significant delay
- 5Omitting supporting evidence
Plain English
If someone on bail fails to follow the rules, the State can ask the Court of Appeal for a formal arrest warrant using this form. It tells the court why the bail breach happened and asks for permission to take the person back into custody.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the warrant request as soon as possible after the breach, ideally within 48‑72 hours, to avoid the accused continuing to breach conditions.
- 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
- When a person on bail fails to appear in court.
- When a person on bail commits a further offence.
- When a person on bail violates a specific condition (e.g., travel restriction).
- When the State needs a formal arrest warrant rather than a police reminder.
- When the breach is documented and requires court approval for enforcement.
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Use this form or another form?
Failure to appear in court
Specific to non‑appearance, no breach details needed
✓ Verify the missed court date first
Form No. 23 – Warrant for Arrest – Failure to Appear
New offence while on bail
Addresses fresh charges, not just breach
✓ Ensure the new charge is recorded in the docket
Form No. 25 – Warrant for Arrest – New Offence
Bail variation request
Used to change bail terms, not to arrest
✓ Confirm you actually need a variation, not a warrant
Form No. 22 – Application to Vary Bail
Deadline or filing window
File the warrant request as soon as possible after the breach, ideally within 48‑72 hours, to avoid the accused continuing to breach conditions.
Before you submit
- 1Correct case number entered
- 2Accused’s full name and address verified
- 3Exact bail condition breached clearly stated
- 4Brief factual narrative of breach included
- 5All required signatures present
- 6Supporting police or court reports attached
- 7Form dated and signed by authorised prosecutor
- 8Copy retained for file
- 9Correct court registry address used
- 10Postage or delivery method confirmed
How to file this form
- 1Prepare supporting evidence (police report, witness statements).
- 2Complete all fields on Form No. 24.
- 3Sign the form as the authorised prosecutor.
- 4Make a photocopy for your records.
- 5Deliver the original to the Court of Appeal registry in person or by post.
- 6Obtain a receipt or docket number from the court clerk.
- 7Notify the police that a warrant has been issued.
Known limitations
- 1No online submission option available.
- 2Form only applies to criminal bail breaches in the Court of Appeal jurisdiction.
- 3Cannot be used for civil bail or for bail variations.
- 4Requires a prosecutor’s authority; private individuals cannot file.
- 5If the breach is minor, the court may refuse the warrant.
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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->Form No. 24 is currently in active use with no recent amendments reported as of 2024. Check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header still reads ‘Court of Appeal – Criminal – Warrant for Arrest of Person on Bail’.
- Check that the case number field format matches the current court numbering system.
- Verify any updated signature block requirements.
- Ensure any new mandatory supporting documents (e.g., police breach report) are attached.
- Review the latest guidance note on bail breach timelines.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided name.
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland.
- SRCPurpose (warrant for arrest of person on bail) inferred from title.
- SRCFiling location (Court of Appeal registry) inferred from jurisdiction.
- SRCNo official online filing option confirmedmarked as not confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadline guidance based on typical bail breach practicenot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 24 with Form No. 23 (general arrest warrant).
Leaving the bail condition field vague or generic.
Submitting after the accused has already been re‑arrested by police.
Failing to attach the police breach report.
Using the form for a civil bail matter.
Not obtaining the required prosecutor’s signature.
Sending the form to the wrong court registry.
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