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Form No. 4 Warrant of Committal of a Sentenced Person
The No. 4 Warrant of Committal of a Sentenced Person is an official document issued by the Courts Service of Ireland that authorizes the imprisonment of a person who has been sentenced by the court. This warrant is used when a judge has ordered that a convicted person be committed to prison to serve their sentence.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 4 Warrant of Committal of a Sentenced Person
The No. 4 Warrant of Committal of a Sentenced Person is an official document issued by the Courts Service of Ireland that authorizes the imprisonment of a person who has been sentenced by the court. This warrant is used when a judge has ordered that a convicted person be committed to prison to serve their sentence.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Always verify the personal details of the person being committed to ensure you're detaining the right individual.
- 2Incorrect personal details leading to wrong person being detained
- 3Missing judicial signature rendering the warrant invalid
- 4Errors in sentencing details causing confusion about sentence length
- 5Submitting to wrong prison facility causing delays
Plain English
This form is the official paperwork that sends someone to prison after they've been found guilty of a crime and given a prison sentence. It's the document that prison staff will use to officially admit the person into custody.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant should be submitted promptly after sentencing to avoid any delay in commencing the sentence. There is typically no specific deadline, but delays should be minimized.
- 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 when a person has been sentenced to imprisonment
- Use after a guilty verdict and sentencing hearing
- Use for both immediate and deferred committal to prison
- Use when court-ordered detention is required to serve a sentence
- Not for pre-trial detention or remand purposes
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Used to bring someone to court initially, not for sentencing
✓ Determine if this is for initial arrest or post-sentencing committal
Probation Order
Alternative to prison for certain sentences
✓ Verify if the sentence includes probation instead of imprisonment
Appeal documentation
Used if challenging the conviction or sentence
✓ Confirm if the sentence is final or being appealed
Deadline or filing window
The warrant should be submitted promptly after sentencing to avoid any delay in commencing the sentence. There is typically no specific deadline, but delays should be minimized.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all personal details of the sentenced person
- 2Confirm the exact terms of the sentence
- 3Ensure the warrant has the judicial signature
- 4Check that the correct prison facility is specified
- 5Include any required supporting documentation
- 6Verify the form is complete and without corrections
- 7Make a copy for court records before submitting
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the completed warrant form from court administration
- 2Verify all personal details and sentencing information
- 3Ensure the warrant has been properly signed by the judicial officer
- 4Deliver or send the warrant to the designated prison facility
- 5Keep a copy for your records
- 6Follow up with prison authorities to confirm receipt
- 7Monitor the committal process to ensure proper implementation
Known limitations
- 1This warrant only applies to imprisonment sentences, not other penalties
- 2It cannot be used for remand or pre-trial detention
- 3The warrant must be signed by the appropriate judicial authority
- 4It doesn't cover transportation to the prison facility
- 5Additional documentation may be required for certain types of sentences
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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 form is currently in use as part of the standard sentencing procedures in Irish courts. No recent changes have been confirmed in official sources.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form matches the current court procedures
- Verify that the court stamp is current and valid
- Ensure all required fields are present in the current version
- Confirm that any recent legislative changes affecting sentencing are reflected
- Check that the form number (No. 4) is correct for your purpose
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm number: No. 4
- SRCUsed for committal of sentenced persons to prison
- SRCRequires judicial signature
- SRCSubmitted to prison authorities
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific submission procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current version details
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: recent changes to the form
Common confusion points
Confusing this warrant with pre-trial detention documents
Uncertainty about which prison facility to specify
Misunderstanding the difference between immediate and deferred committal
Confusion about who can sign the warrant
Uncertainty about including sentencing details
Not understanding the warrant's role in the overall sentencing process
Confusing this with warrants for other purposes like child maintenance
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