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Form Part 2 - Orders: No.14 Order of Committal of Judgment Debtor on Non-Payment of Instalment
Form Part 2 – Orders No.14 is used to apply for an Order of Committal against a judgment debtor who has missed an instalment payment. It is filed after a court judgment for a debt and the debtor has failed to keep to the payment schedule.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part 2 - Orders: No.14 Order of Committal of Judgment Debtor on Non-Payment of Instalment
Form Part 2 – Orders No.14 is used to apply for an Order of Committal against a judgment debtor who has missed an instalment payment. It is filed after a court judgment for a debt and the debtor has failed to keep to the payment schedule.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to include the exact judgment reference number.
- 2Leaving the judgment reference number blank
- 3Incorrect instalment amount entered
- 4Failing to attach proof of missed payment
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you won a court case and the other side agreed to pay you in instalments but then stopped paying, you use this form to ask the court to have them arrested and brought before a judge. The order can lead to the debtor being taken into custody until the debt is settled.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The application should be lodged within 14 days of the instalment breach; the court may set a further hearing date after receipt.
- 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 debtor has missed a single instalment after a court judgment.
- When you have already issued a formal demand for the overdue amount.
- When you want the court to issue a committal order rather than pursue a charging order.
- When the debt is secured by a judgment and not by a separate enforcement instrument.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Debtor has not paid any instalments at all
Covers total non‑payment rather than a single missed instalment
✓ Verify the debt status before using No.13
Part 2 – Orders No.13 (Order of Committal on Non‑Payment of Judgment)
Creditor wants to attach earnings instead of committal
Earns order is less severe than committal
✓ Consider the debtor’s employment status
Part 2 – Orders No.12 (Order for Attachment of Earnings)
Judgment is for a sum under €2,000
Small claims process may be cheaper and faster
✓ Check the claim amount threshold
Deadline or filing window
The application should be lodged within 14 days of the instalment breach; the court may set a further hearing date after receipt.
Before you submit
- 1Original judgment copy attached
- 2Exact instalment amount and due date shown
- 3Creditor’s full name and address entered
- 4Correct court registry selected
- 5All signatures dated
- 6Proof of demand (letter/email) attached
- 7Form printed clearly (no smudges)
- 8Copy of the form kept for records
- 9Postage or e‑filing receipt saved
How to file this form
- 1Collect judgment and payment schedule documents.
- 2Download the latest Part 2 – Orders No.14 form.
- 3Complete all fields accurately.
- 4Attach required supporting documents.
- 5Sign and date the form.
- 6Submit to the appropriate court registry (in person, post, or e‑filing).
- 7Obtain and retain the filing receipt.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to instalment breaches after a judgment has been entered.
- 2Cannot be used for debts not arising from a court judgment.
- 3Requires the creditor to have already issued a formal demand.
- 4E‑filing may not be available in all court districts.
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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 revision; no major changes reported in 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form version date matches the 2024 Courts Service update.
- Check that the judgment reference field layout has not changed.
- Verify any new signature block requirements.
- Ensure the list of required attachments reflects the latest guidance.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed.
- SRCPurpose (committal on missed instalment) inferred from form namenot confirmed in official source.
- SRC14‑day filing window typical for committal applicationsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCAvailability of e‑filing portal for this formnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCAttachment requirements (judgment copy, demand letter)not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Order No.13 (total non‑payment) with Order No.14 (single missed instalment).
Leaving out the judgment reference number.
Submitting to the wrong court (e.g., District vs. Circuit).
Not attaching the demand letter as proof of breach.
Assuming e‑filing is universally available.
Failing to note the 14‑day filing deadline.
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