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Form 29.8 Consent To Be Surrendered - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 31
Form 29.8 is a Consent to be Surrendered under Section 31 of the Extradition Act 1965. It is used when a person in Ireland consents to be handed over to another jurisdiction for criminal proceedings.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 29.8 Consent To Be Surrendered - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 31
Form 29.8 is a Consent to be Surrendered under Section 31 of the Extradition Act 1965. It is used when a person in Ireland consents to be handed over to another jurisdiction for criminal proceedings.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is signing the consent before confirming the exact terms of the extradition request.
- 2Signing without fully understanding the legal consequences
- 3Leaving required identification documents out
- 4Using an outdated version of the form
- 5Submitting to the wrong court office
Plain English
If you have been asked to go back to another country to face charges, this form records your written agreement to be surrendered. It is a simple statement that you understand the process and agree to it.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The consent must be filed before the court hearing on the surrender request, typically within 14 days of receiving the formal request.
- 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 you voluntarily agree to be surrendered under an official extradition request
- When the requesting state has provided a valid warrant and supporting paperwork
- If you wish to avoid a contested surrender hearing
- Instead of filing a formal objection or appeal, which uses different forms
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Use this form or another form?
If you wish to contest the request
Must state grounds for refusal
✓ Verify that the request meets legal criteria first
Form 29.9 (Objection to Extradition)
If you are a legal representative filing on behalf of the person
Requires power of attorney
✓ Ensure proper authorisation documents are attached
Form 29.10 (Representative Consent)
If the request is from a non‑EU state with a bilateral treaty
Different procedural rules may apply
✓ Check the relevant treaty provisions
Form 29.11 (Treaty‑Specific Consent)
Deadline or filing window
The consent must be filed before the court hearing on the surrender request, typically within 14 days of receiving the formal request.
Before you submit
- 1Personal details match your ID documents
- 2Correct requesting state and offence listed
- 3All required ID copies attached
- 4Signature witnessed by a commissioner for oaths
- 5Form version is the latest issue
- 6Addressed to the Central Criminal Court registry
- 7Postage paid and tracked if sending by mail
- 8Retain a dated copy for your records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current Form 29.8
- 2Complete all fields in black ink
- 3Have the signature witnessed by a commissioner for oaths
- 4Attach photocopies of passport/ID
- 5Package the form and documents
- 6Send to the Central Criminal Court registry (in person or via tracked post)
- 7Confirm receipt with the court clerk
Known limitations
- 1Form only accepts consent; it cannot be used to raise objections
- 2Not valid for requests that lack a formal warrant
- 3Only applicable under Section 31 of the 1965 Act
- 4Electronic submission may not be accepted in all jurisdictions
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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 the form header for the latest issue date
- Confirm the reference to Section 31 of the Extradition Act 1965 is present
- Verify the signature block includes space for a commissioner for oaths
- Ensure any new instruction notes from the Courts Service are reviewed
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue
- SRCReference to Extradition Act 1965 Section 31 inferred from form name
- SRCSubmission location (Central Criminal Court) based on typical jurisdiction for extradition matters
- SRCDeadlines and procedural steps inferred from standard Irish extradition practice
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: electronic upload option
Common confusion points
Difference between consent (Form 29.8) and objection (Form 29.9)
Who may act as a commissioner for oaths
Whether a copy of the extradition request needs to be attached
If electronic filing is allowed
Timing of submission relative to the court hearing
What to do if the form arrives with missing sections
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