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Form 29.3 Warrant Of Arrest (Provisional Arrest) - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 27 (1)
Form 29.3 is a Warrant of Arrest (Provisional Arrest) issued under Section 27(1) of the Extradition Act 1965. It is used by the courts to authorise the temporary detention of a person sought for extradition.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 29.3 Warrant Of Arrest (Provisional Arrest) - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 27 (1)
Form 29.3 is a Warrant of Arrest (Provisional Arrest) issued under Section 27(1) of the Extradition Act 1965. It is used by the courts to authorise the temporary detention of a person sought for extradition.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the judge’s signature, which makes the warrant invalid.
- 2Incorrect spelling of the person's name
- 3Wrong offence code or description
- 4Missing judge's signature or seal
- 5Sending the form to the wrong Gardaí unit
Plain English
If the State wants to hold someone in Ireland while an extradition request is being processed, the court issues this warrant. It tells police they can arrest the person for a short period until the formal extradition hearing.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant should be issued and filed within 48 hours of receiving the extradition request to avoid unlawful detention.
- 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 provisional arrest is needed before a formal extradition hearing.
- If the requesting state has supplied sufficient evidence for a provisional arrest.
- When the court has authorised a short‑term detention pending further proceedings.
- Not for use in civil matters or standard criminal arrests.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Full extradition hearing
Used for final surrender orders
✓ Confirm you have a provisional warrant first
Bail application
Unrelated to extradition arrests
✓ Use only for domestic bail matters
International arrest warrant (EU)
Different legal framework
✓ Check the EU framework before proceeding
Deadline or filing window
The warrant should be issued and filed within 48 hours of receiving the extradition request to avoid unlawful detention.
Before you submit
- 1All personal details match the extradition request.
- 2Offence description is accurate and matches the foreign charge.
- 3Judge’s signature and court seal are present.
- 4Form is printed on official court stationery.
- 5A copy is sent to the correct Gardaí extradition unit.
- 6Retain a dated copy for your records.
- 7Confirm receipt with the court registry.
How to file this form
- 1Collect the extradition request and supporting evidence.
- 2Complete Form 29.3 with accurate details.
- 3Present the form to the presiding judge for signature and seal.
- 4File the original at the Central Criminal Court registry.
- 5Dispatch a copy to the designated Gardaí extradition team.
- 6Obtain acknowledgment of receipt from both parties.
- 7Store the original securely.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable under Section 27(1) of the Extradition Act 1965.
- 2Cannot be used for persons already in custody for other offences.
- 3Requires a judge’s authority; not a police‑only document.
- 4Limited to provisional arrests pending a formal hearing.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the current year.
- Verify the judge’s signature field matches the latest layout.
- Confirm the offence description section includes the new code list.
- Ensure the requesting state field has the updated drop‑down options.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland listings.
- SRCSection 27(1) reference from Extradition Act 1965.
- SRCProcedural steps inferred from typical Irish court warrant processes.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline of 48 hours.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific Gardaí unit address.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: recent version change details.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 29.3 with the final surrender order (Form 29.2).
Leaving the judge’s signature line blank.
Using the wrong offence code from domestic legislation.
Sending the form to a local Garda station instead of the extradition unit.
Failing to note the 48‑hour filing window.
Assuming the warrant applies after a formal hearing has concluded.
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