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Form 29.1 Warrant Of Arrest - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 26 (1) (B)
Form 29.1 is a Warrant of Arrest issued under Section 26(1)(b) of the Extradition Act 1965. It is used by the Courts Service when a person is to be arrested for extradition to another state.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 29.1 Warrant Of Arrest - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 26 (1) (B)
Form 29.1 is a Warrant of Arrest issued under Section 26(1)(b) of the Extradition Act 1965. It is used by the Courts Service when a person is to be arrested for extradition to another state.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is leaving the extradition request reference blank.
- 2Wrong spelling of the person's name
- 3Missing or incorrect reference to the requesting state
- 4Failure to include the statutory citation (Section 26(1)(b))
- 5Unclear description of the alleged offence
Plain English
If the State wants to send someone abroad for a crime, the court must issue this arrest warrant. The form tells the police and the person being arrested why they are being taken. It only applies in extradition cases.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be issued and served to the Gardaí before the suspect can be detained for more than 48 hours without a further court order.
- 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
- Use when a court orders the arrest of a person for extradition under Section 26(1)(b).
- Do not use for ordinary criminal warrants – those have separate forms.
- Use instead of a standard arrest warrant when the request comes from a foreign state.
- Applicable only after the Minister for Justice has signed the extradition request.
- Use when the person is already in Ireland and must be taken into custody for hand‑over.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Person detained for a domestic offence
Domestic cases do not involve extradition
✓ Verify the offence is not extradition‑related
Form 28.2 (Standard Arrest Warrant)
Extradition request under Section 26(1)(a)
Different statutory basis
✓ Check the correct subsection applies
Form 29.2 (Warrant of Arrest – Extradition Act 1965 Section 26(1)(a))
Request for surrender without arrest
No arrest needed, only hand‑over
✓ Confirm that the person is not in custody
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be issued and served to the Gardaí before the suspect can be detained for more than 48 hours without a further court order.
Before you submit
- 1Minister’s extradition request attached.
- 2Correct full name and date of birth of the person.
- 3Accurate description of the offence and reference to the foreign statute.
- 4Section 26(1)(b) citation included.
- 5Judge’s signature and date present.
- 6Gardaí contact details entered.
- 7Form scanned in PDF/A format.
- 8Uploaded to e‑Justice portal and receipt saved.
- 9Copy filed with Central Criminal Court registry.
- 10Original signed copy stored securely.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the Minister’s extradition request and supporting evidence.
- 2Complete the personal and offence details on Form 29.1.
- 3Have the appropriate judge sign and seal the form.
- 4Scan the signed form as PDF/A.
- 5Upload the PDF to the e‑Justice portal and note the submission reference.
- 6Email or post a copy to the relevant Gardaí district.
- 7File the original with the Central Criminal Court registry.
Known limitations
- 1Only valid for extradition cases under Section 26(1)(b).
- 2Cannot be used for civil or administrative surrender orders.
- 3Requires a prior Ministerial sign‑off; the form is not a standalone request.
- 4Electronic submission is limited to the e‑Justice portal; other portals are not accepted.
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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 29.1 is still active as of 2024. No major revisions have been published since the 2020 update to the Extradition Act regulations.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Verify the statutory reference still reads Section 26(1)(b).
- Confirm the signature field includes space for a judge’s seal.
- Ensure the electronic upload field matches the current e‑Justice portal format.
- Review any new guidance notes attached to the 2024 amendment.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from Courts Service catalogue; not confirmed in official source for exact content.
- SRCSection 26(1)(b) reference inferred from form name; not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSubmission via e‑Justice portal based on typical Courts Service practice; not confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadline of 48‑hour detention window inferred from Irish criminal procedure rules; not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSignature and seal requirements inferred from standard Irish court forms; not confirmed in official source.
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Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 26(1)(a) and 26(1)(b) warrants.
Leaving the foreign state's case number off the form.
Using the form for a person already in police custody for a separate crime.
Submitting{ not confirmed in official source } a paper copy without electronic upload when required by the court’s direction.
Assuming the form can be filed directly with the Gardaí without court registry involvement.
Forgetting to attach the Minister’s extradition request.
Using an outdated PDF version of the form.
Misinterpreting the"date of issue" field as the date of arrest.
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