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29.7 Certificate Of Committal (To The Minister For Justice) - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 29 (3) (B)

The 29.7 Certificate Of Committal is a formal document used in extradition proceedings under the Extradition Act, 1965. It certifies that a person has been committed for surrender to another country under the provisions of Section 29(3)(B) of the Act.

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29.7 Certificate Of Committal (To The Minister For Justice) - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 29 (3) (B)

The form captures details about the person being extradited, the court's decision to commit them for surrender, and the legal basis for the committal under the Extradition Act.

Risk Radar

Using an outdated version of the form can invalidate the entire extradition process.
Incorrect personal details of the person being extradited
Missing court reference numbers or decision dates
Failure to include all required signatures
Not following proper service procedures to all relevant parties

Plain English

This form is part of the extradition process when someone in Ireland is being sent to another country to face criminal charges. It's an official step that happens after a court has decided the person should be handed over to another jurisdiction.

Submission Date

The form must be submitted promptly after the committal order is made to avoid unnecessary delays in the extradition process, though no specific statutory deadline is specified in the Act.
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

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What this form is for

• Use this form specifically for extradition cases under Section 29(3)(B) of the Extradition Act, 1965
• Only for cases where a person has been committed for surrender to another country
• Not for domestic criminal proceedings or other types of international cooperation
• Required after a committal order has been made but before surrender occurs

Use this form or another form?

Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
Extradition under different section of Extradition Act	Different form number	Legal basis differs significantly	Verify correct section before proceeding
European Arrest Warrant proceedings	Different form set	Different legal framework and procedures	Check if EAW applies instead of traditional extradition
Appeal against committal order	Different form	Requires different court procedures	File appeal before submitting committal certificate
Domestic criminal sentencing	Different form entirely	Not part of extradition process	Ensure this is an extradition case, not domestic

Deadline or filing window

The form must be submitted promptly after the committal order is made to avoid unnecessary delays in the extradition process, though no specific statutory deadline is specified in the Act.

Before you submit

• Confirm all personal details match court records exactly
• Verify court decision date and reference number are correct
• Ensure all required signatures are present and dated
• Check that the form is the current version
• Prepare copies for all required recipients
• Review for completeness before submission

How to file this form

1Obtain the correct version of Form 29.7 from the Courts Service website
2Complete all sections with accurate information from the court record
3Obtain necessary signatures from the court registrar or designated official
4Make copies for the Director of Public Prosecutions and Minister for Justice
5Submit the original to the Courts Service and distribute copies as required
6Keep a copy for your records

Known limitations

• The form only applies to extradition cases under Section 29(3)(B) of the Extradition Act
• Does not apply to European Arrest Warrant cases which have separate procedures
• Cannot be used for domestic criminal proceedings
• Must be accompanied by proper court documentation showing the committal decision

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Current Form Status

The form is current as of the latest update from the Courts Service of Ireland, but users should verify the latest version on the official Courts Service website.

Agency: Courts Service of Ireland

What changed or needs a fresh check

• Verify you have the latest version from the Courts Service website
• Check for any recent amendments to the Extradition Act affecting this form
• Confirm the form number matches the section of the Act it references
• Ensure all court reference fields match current court practice

Quick Facts

The form is typically completed by the court registrar or designated court official overseeing the extradition case.

The form captures details about the person being extradited, the court's decision to commit them for surrender, and the legal basis for the committal under the Extradition Act.

This form is submitted after the court has made a committal order but before the person is actually surrendered to the requesting country.

The form should be submitted to the Courts Service of Ireland, with copies going to the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Minister for Justice as required by law.

Submitting correctly ensures the extradition process follows proper legal procedures, preventing delays or legal challenges that could prevent the surrender of the person to the requesting country.

Complete all sections with accurate personal details of the person being extradited. Include the court's decision date and reference number. Sign and date the form before sending to the appropriate authorities.