ACT Enforcement Forms and Court Procedures Rules 2006: Complete Form Guide
The Form Problem
The ACT Courts form library runs to hundreds of documents covering everything from family law applications to probate grants. If you are a self-represented creditor trying to enforce an ACAT money order, finding the right enforcement forms means knowing the exact form numbers — and the Court Procedures Rules 2006 (CPR) Part 2.18 is where they all live.
Here is every enforcement form you may need, matched to its procedural purpose and the CPR rule that governs it.
Enforcement Forms at a Glance
| Form | Title | CPR Rule | What It Does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.49 | Notice about court order and enforcement options | r 2015 | Mandatory pre-enforcement notice. Served on the debtor with a copy of the judgment at least 7 days before you file any enforcement application. |
| 2.50 | Order to attend enforcement hearing | r 2100–2101 | Supports an application to compel the debtor to attend court for a financial examination. |
| 2.51 | Enforcement hearing subpoena | r 2103 | Subpoena requiring the debtor to attend, produce documents, and answer questions under oath. Must be served personally with 14 days' notice and conduct money. |
| 2.52 | Statement of enforcement debtor's financial position | r 2106 | Financial disclosure form the debtor must complete and return at least 8 days before the hearing. |
| 2.53 | Enforcement hearing warrant | r 2110 | Arrest warrant issued when a properly served debtor fails to attend the enforcement hearing. |
| 2.54 | Instalment order | r 2151–2153 | Court order setting up a periodic payment schedule when the debtor cannot pay the full amount at once. |
| 2.59 | Seizure and sale order | r 2201 | Directs the Sheriff to seize the debtor's personal property and sell it at auction. |
| 2.62 | Debt redirection order | Part 2.18 Div 2.18.6 | Attaches money held by a third party (typically a bank) and redirects it to the creditor. |
| 2.64 | Earnings redirection order | Part 2.18 Div 2.18.5 | Compels the debtor's employer to deduct a set amount from wages each pay period and remit it to the creditor. |
You also need a supporting Affidavit in Support of Application for Redirection Order (CPR r 2351) when applying for earnings or debt redirection. This is not a numbered form — it is a sworn document you prepare confirming the debt balance, default, and the details of the employer or bank.
Where to Get the Forms
All prescribed forms under the Court Procedures Rules 2006 are published on the ACT Legislation Register as approved forms. They are free PDF downloads.
The ACT Magistrates Court website also hosts commonly used forms on its forms page, organised by proceeding type. Look for the "Enforcement" section.
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Can You File Online? The eLodgment Question
The ACT Courts eLodgment portal allows electronic filing for civil proceedings in the Magistrates Court and Supreme Court — including enforcement applications. Documents can be lodged, court fees paid, and sealed service copies generated electronically.
There is a significant catch: as of October 2026, eLodgment registration is restricted to members of the legal profession. Self-represented litigants cannot create an eLodgment account. If you are enforcing without a solicitor, use the Magistrates Court's current paper-filing instructions and confirm the required documents and copies with the Registry.
This means:
- Paper filing — follow the Magistrates Court's current filing directions; confirm the required copies and lodgement method with the Registry.
- Fee payment — the current civil fees page provides a credit-card authorisation form for filing fees. Confirm the accepted payment method for your lodgement with the Registry.
Registry acceptance (not just lodgement) is what makes your application formally enforceable. Electronic submission through eLodgment generates proof of submission, but the document is not sealed until registry staff accept it.
The Court Procedures Rules 2006: What You Need to Know
The CPR is the master procedural rulebook for all civil proceedings in ACT courts. Part 2.18 governs enforcement specifically. You do not need to read the entire CPR (it runs to thousands of pages), but understanding the structure helps when registry staff or court documents reference specific rules:
- Division 2.18.1 — General enforcement provisions, including the Form 2.49 mandatory notice
- Division 2.18.2 — Enforcement hearings (debtor examination)
- Division 2.18.3 — Instalment orders
- Division 2.18.5 — Earnings redirection orders (wage garnishment)
- Division 2.18.6 — Debt redirection orders (bank account garnishment)
- Division 2.18.7 — Regular redirection orders (recurring non-wage income)
- Division 2.18.8 — Seizure and sale orders
The CPR is freely available on the ACT Legislation Register as an authorised republication.
For a step-by-step walkthrough of every form — which to file, in what order, how to fill in each field, and the service rules for each — see our ACT ACAT Order Enforcement Guide.
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