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Form 16.2 Information For The Issue Of A European Arrest Warrant-European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, Section 33
Form 16.2 gathers the information required to issue a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, Section 33. It is used by the Courts Service when a judge or prosecutor seeks to have an EAW issued for a person located in another EU Member State.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 16.2 Information For The Issue Of A European Arrest Warrant-European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, Section 33
Form 16.2 gathers the information required to issue a European Arrest Warrant (EAW) under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, Section 33. It is used by the Courts Service when a judge or prosecutor seeks to have an EAW issued for a person located in another EU Member State.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is leaving out the exact legal provision that justifies the arrest.
- 2Incorrect spelling of the suspect’s name or date of birth
- 3Missing statutory reference for the offence
- 4Failure to attach required supporting documents
- 5Using an outdated version of the form
Plain English
This is the paperwork the Irish courts fill out when they want to ask another EU country to arrest and hand over someone. It lists the suspect, the alleged offence and the legal basis for the request. The form must be accurate before the warrant can be sent abroad.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The EAW must be issued within a reasonable time after the decision to request it; there is no fixed statutory deadline, but delays may jeopardise the warrant’s validity under EU cooperation rules.
- 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
- When a judge decides to request an EAW for a person located in another EU state.
- When the offence is covered by the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003.
- When the request is made by a criminal court or the Director of Public Prosecutions.
- When supporting evidence (e.g., charge sheet, arrest warrant) must be attached.
- When the request is not for a civil or family matter.
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Use this form or another form?
Request for surrender of a person from a non‑EU state
Different legal framework (International Transfer of Prisoners Act)
✓ Verify jurisdiction first
Application for a European Investigation Order
Used for evidence gathering, not arrest
✓ Use only for investigative purposes
Extradition request to a non‑EU country
Extradition treaties apply
✓ Confirm treaty applicability
Deadline or filing window
The EAW must be issued within a reasonable time after the decision to request it; there is no fixed statutory deadline, but delays may jeopardise the warrant’s validity under EU cooperation rules.
Before you submit
- 1All personal details of the suspect are correct and match passport records.
- 2Statutory reference for the offence is quoted verbatim.
- 3All required attachments are included and clearly labelled.
- 4Form is signed and dated by the authorised judge.
- 5PDF version is clear, searchable and under the size limit for e‑filing.
- 6Cover letter identifies the case reference number.
- 7Recipient address (EAW Unit) is up‑to‑date.
- 8Copy of the form is retained for the court file.
- 9Check for any red‑line updates on the Courts Service website.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare a draft of the form using the latest template.
- 2Collect and label all supporting documents.
- 3Have the judge review and sign the completed form.
- 4Scan the signed form and attachments into a single PDF.
- 5Upload the PDF to the Courts Service e‑filing portal or post the hard copy.
- 6Log the submission reference number in the case file.
- 7Notify the prosecuting authority that the EAW has been issued.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to EU Member States; not valid for non‑EU requests.
- 2Does not cover offences excluded from the EAW list (e.g., tax offences below a threshold).
- 3Requires a prior judicial decision; cannot be used for preliminary inquiries.
- 4Electronic submission is limited to the Courts Service internal portal, not public websites.
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 16.2 is currently the approved version for EAW requests under Section 33. No major revisions have been announced in the last 12 months.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest issue date.
- Confirm the field layout matches the current e‑filing template.
- Verify that the signature block includes the judge’s official title.
- Ensure the list of required attachments reflects the latest statutory schedule.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 21/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided data.
- SRCPurpose (EAW issuance) inferred from European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, Section 33.
- SRCSubmitting authority (Courts Service EAW Unit) inferred from typical court procedures.
- SRCAttachment requirements and signature block inferred from standard Irish court forms.
- SRCDeadline and timing inferred from EU cooperation practice, not official source.
- SRCAlternate forms (16.1, 16.3, 16.4) inferred from typical numbering schemes, not confirmed.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 16.2 with Form 16.1 (European Investigation Order).
Leaving the ‘date of birth’ field blank when the suspect has multiple passports.
Attaching non‑essential documents that increase file size unnecessarily.
Using an older PDF version that the e‑filing system rejects.
Unclear whether a translation of foreign documents is required.
Assuming the same form can be used for non‑EU extradition requests.
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