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Form 29.12 Information For Provisional Warrant - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 49 (1)
This form, 29.12, is used when applying for a Provisional Warrant under Section 49 (1) of the Extradition Act, 1965. It provides necessary details to support a request for someone's extradition from another jurisdiction into Ireland.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 29.12 Information For Provisional Warrant - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 49 (1)
This form, 29.12, is used when applying for a Provisional Warrant under Section 49 (1) of the Extradition Act, 1965. It provides necessary details to support a request for someone's extradition from another jurisdiction into Ireland.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure the specific subsection being relied upon (Section 49 (1)) is clearly referenced on the form.
- 2Missing documentation supporting the extradition request.
- 3Incorrectly citing the specific section of the Extradition Act, 1965.
- 4Failing to provide full identifying details of the person sought.
- 5Submitting the form without a clear statement of urgency/necessity.
Plain English
Think of this as the official paperwork needed to ask an Irish court to issue a temporary warrant allowing someone to be brought here under specific extradition rules. You use it when you need that immediate legal permission before the full extradition process is complete.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The submission timing depends entirely on when the need for the Provisional Warrant arises. Check local court schedules for any immediate filing deadlines.
- 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 requesting an extradition to bring someone into Ireland.
- Specifically when the request falls under Section 49 (1) of the Extradition Act, 1965.
- Use this form when providing background details supporting a Provisional Warrant application.
- It is required for the courts to assess the need for an immediate warrant.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Extradition Request
If the request doesn't strictly fit Section 49(1), check this first.
✓ Always verify the specific section referenced.
Not confirmed in official source (but likely related)
Form for Final Warrant
This form is for the *provisional* stage; use this when the final decision hasn't been made yet.
✓ Ensure you are applying at the correct procedural stage.
General Court Application
If your request involves other court matters besides extradition, start here first.
✓ Does it need to be linked to another existing case file?
Application for Bail (Extradition Context)
Use this if the primary goal is releasing someone pending extradition decision.
✓ The warrant application might follow or precede the bail request.
Deadline or filing window
The submission timing depends entirely on when the need for the Provisional Warrant arises. Check local court schedules for any immediate filing deadlines.
Before you submit
- 1Fill out every field completely, even if the answer is 'N/A'.
- 2Ensure the details of the person sought exactly match their passport or official identification.
- 3Attach all supporting documentation referenced on Form 29.12 (e.g., original arrest warrants).
- 4Sign and date the form in the designated signature box.
- 5Verify that the requesting party's contact details are accurate for follow-up by COURTS.
- 6Confirm the jurisdiction/country from which the extradition request originates.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Form 29.12 thoroughly using black ink.
- 2Gather all necessary evidence supporting the need for a Provisional Warrant (Extradition Act, 1965 S.49(1)).
- 3Submit the completed form to the relevant local court office or via the designated online portal.
- 4Keep a copy of the fully executed and stamped/received form for your records.
- 5If submitting electronically, ensure all attachments are correctly named before upload.
Known limitations
- 1This form itself does not guarantee the issuance of the Provisional Warrant.
- 2The outcome depends on the judicial discretion of the presiding court in Ireland.
- 3It is only for Section 49 (1) applications; other sections require different forms or amendments.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The specific required supporting documents are detailed within the form's instructions, not just the title.
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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->This form remains the standard document for applying for a Provisional Warrant under Section 49 (1) of the Extradition Act, 1965. Check the latest Courts Service of Ireland website publication date for any minor updates.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date of the current form version.
- Verify any changes to required supporting documentation listed on the form itself.
- Confirm if there are new fields related to specific international treaties mentioned in recent legislation.
- Ensure all section headers match the latest Courts Service template.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 29.12
- SRCRelevant Act: Extradition Act, 1965
- SRCSpecific Provision: Section 49 (1)
- SRCContextual Use: Applying for Provisional Warrant.
- SRCDate of latest revision: Not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this form for an application for *final* extradition rather than *provisional*.
Not clearly stating which specific section of the Extradition Act, 1965 is being invoked (though the title states S.49(1)).
Failing to provide documentation proving the request originates from a recognised foreign jurisdiction.
Assuming that filling out the form automatically means the warrant will be granted; it requires judicial approval.
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