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29.6 Committal Warrant (To Await Order Of The Minister) - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 29 (1)

The 29.6 Committal Warrant is a court document used in extradition proceedings under the Extradition Act, 1965. It authorizes the detention of a person while awaiting further orders from the Minister regarding their extradition case.

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29.6 Committal Warrant (To Await Order Of The Minister) - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 29 (1)

The form captures details about the person being detained, the basis for their detention, and the authorization to hold them pending the Minister's decision on extradition.

Risk Radar

Ensure all personal details of the detainee are exactly as they appear on official identification documents.
Incorrect personal details of the detainee
Missing signatures from authorized officials
Incomplete information about the extradition case
Failure to include proper legal references

Plain English

This form is part of the extradition process in Ireland when someone is being held for possible transfer to another country. It's used when the court needs to formally detain someone while waiting for the Minister's decision on whether extradition should proceed.

Submission Date

The committal warrant should be filed promptly once the decision is made to detain the person for extradition purposes, typically during or immediately after the court hearing where detention is authorized.
Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

transfer warrant basis

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What this form is for

• Use when a person is being detained for extradition purposes
• Use when awaiting Minister's decision on extradition
• Use for formal authorization of detention during extradition proceedings
• Do not use for routine criminal detention without extradition context
• Use only in cases covered by the Extradition Act, 1965

Use this form or another form?

Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
Routine criminal detention	Standard committal warrant	Different legal basis and procedures	Check if extradition is involved
Minister's final extradition order	Form 29.7	Different stage in the process	Confirm if this is the preliminary detention stage
Appeal against committal	Form 29.8	Different legal procedure	Verify if this is the initial warrant application
European Arrest Warrant case	Different warrant process	Different legal framework	Check if this is an international extradition case

Deadline or filing window

The committal warrant should be filed promptly once the decision is made to detain the person for extradition purposes, typically during or immediately after the court hearing where detention is authorized.

Before you submit

• Verify all personal details of the detainee
• Ensure correct legal references to the Extradition Act
• Confirm proper authorization for detention
• Check that all required signatures are present
• Verify the detention period is legally appropriate
• Ensure the form is filed with the correct court registry
• Confirm that copies have been provided to all relevant parties

How to file this form

1Complete all sections of the form with accurate information
2Obtain necessary authorizations and signatures from court officials
3File the original with the court registry handling the case
4Ensure copies are provided to the prosecution and defense
5Maintain a copy for court records
6Notify the relevant authorities about the detention

Known limitations

• This form only authorizes temporary detention pending Minister's decision
• It does not replace the need for subsequent extradition orders
• The warrant must comply with all constitutional requirements
• Detention periods are subject to legal time limits
• The form does not affect the person's legal rights during detention

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Current Form Status

This form is part of established extradition procedures under the Extradition Act, 1965, and remains in current use for relevant cases.

Agency: Courts Service of Ireland

What changed or needs a fresh check

• Check that the form references the Extradition Act, 1965
• Verify that section 29(1) is still the relevant legal basis
• Confirm current court procedures for filing
• Check for any recent amendments to extradition law
• Ensure the form matches current court stationery requirements

Quick Facts

This form is typically prepared and filed by court officials or legal representatives involved in extradition proceedings.

The form captures details about the person being detained, the basis for their detention, and the authorization to hold them pending the Minister's decision on extradition.

This form is used when a person has been brought before the court in relation to extradition and needs to be detained while awaiting the Minister's decision.

The form should be filed with the relevant court office handling the extradition case, either in person or through legal representatives.

Submitting this form correctly ensures proper legal authority for detention during extradition proceedings, preventing potential legal challenges to the detention.

Complete all sections with accurate personal details and the specific grounds for detention. Ensure the form is signed by the authorized court official and filed with the appropriate court registry.