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Form Part II : Miscellaneous: No. 8 Warrant of Arrest
The Part II Miscellaneous No. 8 Warrant of Arrest is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to request a court‑issued warrant authorising the arrest of a person. It is typically used when a defendant fails to appear or comply with a court order.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form Part II : Miscellaneous: No. 8 Warrant of Arrest
The Part II Miscellaneous No. 8 Warrant of Arrest is a Courts Service of Ireland form used to request a court‑issued warrant authorising the arrest of a person. It is typically used when a defendant fails to appear or comply with a court order.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is leaving the defendant’s address blank, which can invalidate the warrant.
- 2Incorrect defendant details (name or address)
- 3Missing case reference number
- 4Failure to attach the original summons or breach notice
- 5Signing the form without proper authority
Plain English
If someone has ignored a court summons, the prosecutor can fill out this form to ask a judge for permission to have police arrest them. The form tells the court who the person is, why they should be arrested, and what the alleged breach is.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form is filed after a failure to appear or a breach of a court order, and before any police action is taken.
- 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 failed to attend a scheduled court hearing.
- Use when a court order (e.g., bail conditions) has been breached.
- Do not use for civil debt recovery – a different enforcement form is required.
- Applicable for both District and Circuit Court matters.
- Only a prosecutor or authorised court officer may complete it.
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Use this form or another form?
Failure to pay a fine
Fine enforcement uses a different process
✓ Verify the nature of the breach before proceeding
Form No. 12 – Enforcement of Fine
Civil debt recovery
Debt cases use writs, not arrest warrants
✓ Check if{} the matter is criminal or civil
Child custody breach
Child matters require a specific return order
✓ Confirm jurisdiction before filing
Form No. 9 – Warrant for Return of Child
Contempt of court (non‑arrest)
No arrest needed for contempt fines
✓ Use only if arrest is not required
Missing person investigation
Search warrants are separate from arrest warrants
✓ Ensure the correct purpose
Bail violation
Directly addresses bail breaches
✓ Use this form for bail‑related arrests
Form No. 8 – Warrant of Arrest (this form)
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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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Form Details
- Revision date
- 26/01/26
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