29.4 To The Minister For Justice - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 27 (5)

What this form is for

• • When a court needs the Minister’s decision on extradition under Section 27(5).
• • When the extradition request has already been examined by the court but requires ministerial approval.
• • When the case involves a treaty‑based extradition that triggers the Minister’s discretion.
• • Instead of a general extradition request letter, which is not a statutory form.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The Minister must be notified within the statutory period set by the court order, typically within 14 days of the hearing.

Before you submit

• • All names spelled exactly as on the original warrant
• • Correct case reference and docket number
• • Signature of the authorised court official present
• • All required annexes attached (warrant, diplomatic note, etc.)
• • Date of submission entered
• • Recipient address matches the latest Department of Justice guidance
• • Copy retained in the court file
• • If sending by email, use the secure government email address

How to file this form

1. 1Prepare supporting documents (warrant, diplomatic request, court order).
2. 2Complete Form 29.4 with accurate case details.
3. 3Attach the annexes in the order specified on the form.
4. 4Obtain the required signature from the court clerk or judge.
5. 5Send the form and annexes to the Minister’s office by the prescribed method.
6. 6Log the dispatch date and retain proof of delivery.
7. 7File a copy in the case file for future reference.

Known limitations

• • Form is only for Section 27(5) matters; other extradition sections require different forms.
• • Electronic submission is optional and only accepted where explicitly permitted.
• • The form does not itself grant extradition; it merely requests the Minister’s decision.
• • No guidance on fees is provided on the form itself.