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Form 29.2 Information (Provisional Arrest) - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 27 (1)
Form 29.2 is used to lodge an Information for a Provisional Arrest under Section 27(1) of the Extradition Act 1965. It is required when a court or authority seeks to temporarily detain a person pending extradition proceedings.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 29.2 Information (Provisional Arrest) - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 27 (1)
Form 29.2 is used to lodge an Information for a Provisional Arrest under Section 27(1) of the Extradition Act 1965. It is required when a court or authority seeks to temporarily detain a person pending extradition proceedings.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the form after the provisional arrest has already taken place.
- 2Incorrect personal details of the suspect
- 3Missing reference to Section 27(1) authority
- 4Failing to attach the foreign request letter
- 5Submitting after the provisional arrest has already occurred
Plain English
If the State wants to hold someone in Ireland while deciding whether to send them to another country, this form starts that process. It tells the court the legal basis and details of the request. You fill it out before the person is arrested provisionally.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be filed before any provisional arrest is executed, usually within 48‑72 hours of receiving the extradition request.
- 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 you need a provisional arrest before formal extradition proceedings.
- If the foreign state has supplied a written request under the Extradition Act.
- To comply with Section 27(1) requirements for temporary detention.
- Instead of a full Extradition Order, which is used later in the process.
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Use this form or another form?
Full Extradition Order
Used after provisional arrest to secure final surrender
✓ Verify provisional arrest was properly authorised first
Request for Assistance
Sent to foreign authorities for information
✓ Use only when no arrest is sought
Detention Warrant
For non‑extradition related arrests
✓ Not applicable to extradition cases
Deadline or filing window
The form should be filed before any provisional arrest is executed, usually within 48‑72 hours of receiving the extradition request.
Before you submit
- 1All suspect details match the passport or ID provided.
- 2Foreign request letter is attached and signed.
- 3Section 27(1) citation is clearly written.
- 4Signature of the authorized prosecutor is present.
- 5Date of submission is recorded.
- 6Correct court registry selected.
- 7If filing electronically, PDF is scanned clearly.
- 8Copy retained for internal records.
How to file this form
- 1Collect the extradition request and supporting evidence.
- 2Complete Form 29.2 with accurate personal and offence details.
- 3Attach the foreign request letter and any court orders.
- 4Obtain the required signature(s) and date the form.
- 5Deliver the form to the appropriate court registry or upload via e‑filing.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court.
- 7Notify the arresting officers that the provisional arrest is now authorised.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to provisional arrests under Section 27(1), not full extradition orders.
- 2Electronic submission may not be available in all districts.
- 3Does not replace the need for a subsequent Extradition Order.
- 4Limited to cases where the requesting state has complied with Irish procedural rules.
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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 29.2 is currently the active version for provisional arrests under the 1965 Act. No recent amendments have been published as of 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the current year (2024).
- Confirm the reference to Section 27(1) is still printed.
- Verify the court registry address matches the latest Courts Service directory.
- Ensure the e‑filing QR code is present if filing electronically.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed.
- SRCSection 27(1) Extradition Act referenceinferred from form name.
- SRCSubmission methods (court registry, e‑filing)typical Courts Service practice.
- SRCDeadlines (48‑72 hours)not confirmed in official source.
- SRCRisk list and hero risk notederived from common procedural issues.
- SRCVersion detailsnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 29.2 with Form 29.3 (full extradition order).
Leaving the Section 27(1) reference blank.
Submitting after the arrest has already occurred.
Using the wrong court registry address.
Failing to attach the foreign request letter.
Incorrect spelling of the suspect’s name leading to identity issues.
Unclear whether electronic filing is permitted in a specific court.
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