Rule 18 Warrants of arrest

Northern Ireland

An application for the issue of a warrant for the arrest of the defendant under Article 5(3) of the Order shall—

(a)

state that it is an application for the issue of a warrant for the arrest of the defendant;

(b)

set out the grounds for making the application and be supported by an affidavit or evidence on oath;

(c)

state whether the plaintiff has informed the police of the defendant’s conduct on which the application is grounded; and

(d)

state whether, to the plaintiff ‘s knowledge, criminal proceedings are being pursued.

Notes on Part [ ORDER 52