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Form Part 2 - Orders: No.13 Order of Committal of Judgment Debtor
The Part 2 – Orders No.13 Order of Committal of Judgment Debtor is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to request that a judgment debtor be committed to custody for failing to satisfy a court judgment. It is filed after a judgment has been obtained and the debtor has not complied with payment orders.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part 2 - Orders: No.13 Order of Committal of Judgment Debtor
The Part 2 – Orders No.13 Order of Committal of Judgment Debtor is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to request that a judgment debtor be committed to custody for failing to satisfy a court judgment. It is filed after a judgment has been obtained and the debtor has not complied with payment orders.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the original judgment, which stops the court from issuing the order.
- 2Incorrect debtor name or address
- 3Missing judgment reference number
- 4Failing to attach the original judgment
- 5Omitting evidence of prior enforcement attempts
Plain English
If someone owes you money after a court judgment and they still haven’t paid, you can ask the court to have them taken into custody. This form starts that process. It tells the court who the debtor is, what the judgment was, and why you’re asking for committal.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the application should be made promptly after the debtor defaults to avoid further losses and to comply with any waiting periods for alternative enforcement.
- 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 judgment debtor has not complied with a money judgment.
- Use after you have tried other enforcement methods (e.g., garnishee, attachment of earnings).
- Use only for civil judgments – criminal convictions require different procedures.
- Use the form issued by the same court that made the original judgment.
- Do not use for disputes over the amount owed; the judgment must be final.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Debtor still has assets
Asset-based enforcement may be quicker
✓ Verify debtor's employment status first
Part 2 – Orders No.12 Attachment of Earnings Order
Small claim under €2,000
Simpler enforcement for low amounts
✓ Confirm claim is within small claims limits
Part 2 – Orders No.10 Warrant of Execution
Debtor is a company
Corporate assets need different process
✓ Check Companies Registration Office filings
Part 2 – Orders No.15 Order for Sequestration
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the application should be made promptly after the debtor defaults to avoid further losses and to comply with any waiting periods for alternative enforcement.
Before you submit
- 1Original judgment copy attached
- 2Debtor’s full name and address correct
- 3Judgment reference number entered
- 4Details of prior enforcement steps listed
- 5Signature of the creditor or authorised representative
- 6Filing fee paid and receipt attached
- 7Form completed in black ink or via the e‑filing portal
- 8Correct court registry selected
- 9Date of submission recorded
How to file this form
- 1Collect all supporting documents (judgment, enforcement evidence).
- 2Download or access the online version of Part 2 – Orders No.13.
- 3Complete each field, double‑checking names and numbers.
- 4Attach the required documents and pay the filing fee.
- 5Submit in person, by post, or through the Courts Service e‑filing portal.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the court.
- 7Monitor the court’s response for the committal order.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to civil money judgments.
- 2Cannot be used if the debtor is already subject to a committal order.
- 3Requires proof of prior enforcement attempts in many cases.
- 4The form does not cover enforcement of non‑monetary judgments.
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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->The form is current as of the 2024 Courts Service form catalogue. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form version is dated 2024 or later.
- Confirm the fee amount listed matches the current schedule.
- Verify the court registry address on the form matches the issuing court.
- Ensure the online e‑filing option is still offered for this form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from request.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) confirmed by agency name.
- SRCPurpose (committal of judgment debtor) inferred from order description.
- SRCProcedural steps based on typical Irish court filing practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCFee and online filing availability not verifiedmarked as not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific deadlines and statutory waiting periods not locatednoted as not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Order No.13 with Order No.12 (attachment of earnings).
Assuming the form can be used for criminal convictions.
Leaving the ‘previous enforcement’ section blank when steps were taken.
Submitting to the High Court registry instead of the original court.
Using an outdated form version with old fee amounts.
Not attaching the original judgment document.
Failing to sign the form where required.
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