25.10 Warrant Of Execution (To Distrain In Default Of Payment Of Fine)

What this form is for

• • When a court fine remains unpaid after the final demand period.
• • When the creditor wishes to seize goods to recover the fine.
• • When the court has authorised distraint as a enforcement method.
• • When other enforcement options (e.g., garnishee order) are not appropriate.
• • When you need a written warrant to authorise a bailiff.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The warrant must be issued within the statutory period after the final demand – typically 14 days – otherwise the enforcement right lapses.

Before you submit

• • Fine reference number copied correctly
• • Debtor’s full name and address verified
• • Original fine notice attached
• • All prior demand letters attached
• • Bailiff’s registration number entered
• • Form signed by authorised officer
• • Date of execution filled in
• • Correct court registry selected
• • Submission receipt retained
• • Any required fee paid

How to file this form

1. 1Collect the unpaid fine notice and demand letters.
2. 2Complete the warrant form with accurate details.
3. 3Attach all required documents.
4. 4Sign and date the form.
5. 5Submit to the appropriate court registry (in person, post, or e‑Filing).
6. 6Obtain a filing receipt or confirmation email.
7. 7Notify the bailiff that the warrant is ready for execution.

Known limitations

• • Only applies to fines, not civil debts.
• • Cannot be used if the debtor is a protected person (e.g., certain social welfare recipients).
• • Requires a court‑issued notice of default first.
• • Limited to goods that are not exempt under Irish distraint law.