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Form No.44 Warrant of Committal Against a Person Disobeying an Order of Court—section 24 Bankruptcy Act 1988
This form is a warrant of committal used when someone disobeys a court order under Section 24 of the Bankruptcy Act 1988. It's typically used to enforce compliance with bankruptcy-related court orders when other methods have failed.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.44 Warrant of Committal Against a Person Disobeying an Order of Court—section 24 Bankruptcy Act 1988
This form is a warrant of committal used when someone disobeys a court order under Section 24 of the Bankruptcy Act 1988. It's typically used to enforce compliance with bankruptcy-related court orders when other methods have failed.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Not properly documenting the willful nature of the disobedience can lead to rejection of the warrant.
- 2Incomplete information about the court order
- 3Failure to prove willful disobedience
- 4Missing supporting evidence
- 5Incorrect court fee payment
Plain English
This form helps courts send someone to prison for not following a bankruptcy-related court order. It's a serious legal action used when someone has ignored or refused to comply with a judge's decision in a bankruptcy case.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no specific deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted promptly after discovering the disobedience to strengthen the case for committal.
- 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 someone has willfully disobeyed a bankruptcy court order
- Use when other enforcement methods have failed
- Use when seeking imprisonment as a consequence of disobedience
- Not for simple non-payment without willful disobedience
- Not for enforcing non-bankruptcy related court orders
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Situation
Why it matters
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Non-payment of debt but not willful disobedience
Different legal procedures apply
✓ Verify the nature of the disobedience
Bankruptcy order not being followed but not willful
Less severe consequences
✓ Determine if disobedience is intentional
Need to recover assets from bankrupt person
Different legal process
✓ Confirm the specific relief needed
Deadline or filing window
There is no specific deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted promptly after discovering the disobedience to strengthen the case for committal.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all sections of the form
- 2Include details of the original court order
- 3Document the specific acts of disobedience
- 4Attach evidence of willful disobedience
- 5Verify court fee payment
- 6Ensure proper signatures and dates
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form No.44 from the Courts Service
- 2Complete all sections with detailed information
- 3Gather supporting evidence of disobedience
- 4Submit to the relevant court office
- 5Pay required court fees
- 6Keep a copy for your records
- 7Follow up with the court if acknowledgment isn't received
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to bankruptcy-related court orders under Section 24
- 2It cannot be used for simple non-payment without willful disobedience
- 3The warrant must be issued by a judge
- 4It's a serious remedy that should be used as a last resort
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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 is current as of the Bankruptcy Act 1988, but users should verify with the Courts Service of Ireland for any recent updates.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form matches the current Bankruptcy Act 1988
- Check for any recent amendments to Section 24
- Confirm court fee requirements haven't changed
- Ensure contact information for the Courts Service is current
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 28/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCRelated to Section 24 of Bankruptcy Act 1988
- SRCUsed for enforcing bankruptcy-related court orders
- SRCResults in potential imprisonment for disobedience
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact submission procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current court fees
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: processing timeframes
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with general debt enforcement procedures
Not understanding the requirement for willful disobedience
Misidentifying which court office to submit to
Unclear about the evidence needed to support the warrant
Confusing bankruptcy committal with other types of imprisonment
Not knowing the time limits for filing after discovering disobedience
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