27.8 Warrant Of Execution (To Enforce By Committal An Order To Estreat)

What this form is for

• • When you have a final judgment and need to enforce it by seizing assets.
• • When you want the court to committal the debtor for contempt of order.
• • When you need an estreat order to sell property to satisfy the debt.
• • When the debtor has ignored a statutory demand or payment order.
• • When other enforcement tools (e.g., garnishee order) are not appropriate.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The warrant must be filed within the statutory limitation period, usually six months after the judgment becomes enforceable. Delays beyond this may require a fresh application.

Before you submit

• • Correct court and case number entered
• • Enforcement type (committal or estreat) clearly marked
• • All parties' full names and addresses listed
• • Certified copy of the judgment attached
• • Signature and date present
• • Applicable court fee paid or fee waiver attached
• • Correct district court address used
• • Copy retained for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Prepare the judgment copy and supporting documents.
2. 2Complete Form 27.8 with accurate case details.
3. 3Pay the required filing fee or attach fee waiver.
4. 4Sign the form and have any required witness sign.
5. 5Post the form to the district court or upload via e‑filing.
6. 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court.
7. 7Monitor the court docket for the warrant issuance date.

Known limitations

• • Only applicable to final, enforceable judgments.
• • Does not cover enforcement of tax debts (Revenue uses separate forms).
• • Must be used for committal or estreat; other enforcement methods need different forms.
• • Electronic filing may not be available in all districts.