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Form Part 2 - Orders: No.12 Order of Committal in Cases other than Judgment Debtors
The Part 2 – Orders No.12 Order of Committal in Cases other than Judgment Debtors is a court form used to order the committal of a person who is not a judgment debtor. It is filed when a court decides to imprison someone for contempt, breach of a court order, or other non‑financial offence.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part 2 - Orders: No.12 Order of Committal in Cases other than Judgment Debtors
The Part 2 – Orders No.12 Order of Committal in Cases other than Judgment Debtors is a court form used to order the committal of a person who is not a judgment debtor. It is filed when a court decides to imprison someone for contempt, breach of a court order, or other non‑financial offence.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the judge’s signature, which invalidates the order.
- 2Incorrect spelling of the person’s name
- 3Wrong case reference number
- 4Missing judge’s signature
- 5Submitting after the court’s deadline
Plain English
If a judge says someone must be sent to prison for not obeying a court order (but they don’t owe money from a judgment), this form records that decision. It tells the prison service who to take and why. You only need it when the court has already made that order.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be lodged on the same day the committal order is made, or no later than the next business day if the court is closed.
- 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 non‑judgment debtor is ordered to be committed to prison.
- Do not use for financial enforcement against judgment debtors.
- Apply only after a judge has formally issued the committal order.
- File at the same court where the original case is listed.
- Use the electronic version if the court offers e‑filing.
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Use this form or another form?
Contempt of court by a judgment debtor
Covers financial judgment debtors
✓ Verify debtor status first
Application for a warrant of arrest
Used for criminal matters
✓ Not for civil committal
Request for enforcement of a fine
Deals with monetary penalties
✓ Different procedure
Deadline or filing window
The form must be lodged on the same day the committal order is made, or no later than the next business day if the court is closed.
Before you submit
- 1Correct spelling of the committal subject’s full name
- 2Accurate case number and court name
- 3Judge’s signature and date present
- 4All supporting minutes attached
- 5Form printed on plain A4 paper (if paper filing)
- 6PDF file size under 5 MB for e‑filing
- 7Receipt confirmation obtained
How to file this form
- 1Download or collect the Part 2 – Orders No.12 form.
- 2Enter case details and person’s information.
- 3Have the judge sign and date the form.
- 4Attach the court minutes that record the order.
- 5Submit at the court registry or upload via eCourts.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or acknowledgment.
- 7Notify the prison service of the committal.
Known limitations
- 1Only for non‑judgment debtors; using it for judgment debtors is invalid.
- 2Does not include any financial enforcement details.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all districts.
- 4Form must be completed in English; translations are not accepted.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2023 revision date.
- Confirm the case reference field layout matches the latest template.
- Verify the judge’s signature line has not moved.
- Ensure the electronic upload format (PDF) is accepted.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from title
- SRCPurpose of Order No.12 inferred from typical court practice
- SRCSubmission method (eCourts) based on standard Irish court filing
- SRCNot confirmed in official source for exact deadline wording
- SRCNot confirmed in official source for electronic file size limit
- SRCNot confirmed in official source for 2023 revision date
Common confusion points
Mixing up Order No.12 with Order No.11 (judgment debtor committal).
Leaving the judge’s signature line blank.
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Failing to attach the court minutes that support the order.
Incorrectly entering the case reference number.
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