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Form 29.7 Certificate Of Committal (To The Minister For Justice) - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 29 (3) (B)
Form 29.7 is a Certificate of Committal addressed to the Minister for Justice under Section 29(3)(b) of the Extradition Act 1965. It is used when a court orders that a person be sent to the Minister for possible extradition to another state.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 29.7 Certificate Of Committal (To The Minister For Justice) - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 29 (3) (B)
Form 29.7 is a Certificate of Committal addressed to the Minister for Justice under Section 29(3)(b) of the Extradition Act 1965. It is used when a court orders that a person be sent to the Minister for possible extradition to another state.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the judge’s signature, which stops the certificate from being accepted.
- 2Incorrect spelling of the person's name
- 3Missing judge's signature
- 4Wrong requesting state listed
- 5Sending the form to the wrong address
Plain English
If an Irish court decides someone should be handed over to another country, the judge fills out this certificate and sends it to the Minister for Justice. The form confirms the court's decision and provides the details the Minister needs to act.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The certificate should reach the Minister within 7 days of the court’s committal order, otherwise the extradition request may be deemed delayed.
- 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
- Use when a court has issued a committal order under Section 29(3)(b).
- Do not use for Section 29(3)(a) or other extradition provisions.
- Applicable only for requests from a foreign state that have been formally received.
- Use instead of a simple letter to the Minister when a court order is required.
- Needed for both criminal and civil extradition cases where the court has ruled.
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Use this form or another form?
Section 29(3)(a) request
Covers non‑court‑based extradition
✓ Verify which section applies
Request for surrender under the European Arrest Warrant
Different legal framework
✓ Use EAW form, not 29.7
Request for surrender under a bilateral treaty
Different statutory basis
✓ Confirm treaty provisions
Deadline or filing window
The certificate should reach the Minister within 7 days of the court’s committal order, otherwise the extradition request may be deemed delayed.
Before you submit
- 1Court order attached
- 2All personal details match the order
- 3Correct requesting state entered
- 4Judge’s signature present
- 5Date of issuance filled in
- 6Form printed on official court stationery
- 7Secure envelope labelled ‘To the Minister for Justice – Extradition’
- 8Copy retained for court records
- 9If filing electronically, PDF is password‑protected
- 10Confirmation of receipt obtained
How to file this form
- 1Print Form 29.7 on court letterhead.
- 2Enter the required details from the committal order.
- 3Have the presiding judge sign and date the form.
- 4Attach a certified copy of the court order.
- 5Post the package via recorded delivery to the Department of Justice, or upload through the Courts Service e‑filing portal.
- 6Record the tracking number or electronic receipt.
- 7Notify the extradition officer that the certificate has been sent.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to Section 29(3)(b) cases; other sections need different forms.
- 2Cannot be used for European Arrest Warrants.
- 3Only accepts paper copies of the court order, not digital screenshots.
- 4No online validation of the requesting state’s name.
- 5The form does not capture ancillary evidence; separate annexes are required.
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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 reads 'Section 29(3)(b)'.
- Confirm the latest version date (usually printed on the top right).
- Verify that the signature block includes space for the presiding judge.
- Ensure the attachment checklist matches the current requirements.
- Review any new guidance notes issued by the Department of Justice in 2023‑24.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed.
- SRCSection 29(3)(b) reference from Extradition Act 1965confirmed.
- SRCSignature requirement inferred from typical court formsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSubmission method (post or e‑filing) inferred from Courts Service practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadline of 7 days inferred from general extradition timelinesnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCAttachment checklist inferred from similar certificatesnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 29(3)(a) and (b) forms.
Leaving the ‘date of offence’ field blank – it is required.
Using an unofficial template instead of the Courts Service version.
Sending the form to the Revenue Office instead of the Minister.
Failing to attach the original court order, only a summary.
Incorrectly spelling the foreign state's name, causing processing delays.
Assuming electronic submission is optional when the court mandates it.
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