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Form 29.9 Order For Delivery Into The Custody Of A Member Of A Police Force (Committal Warrant) - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 47 (1)
Form 29.9 is a court order that authorises the delivery of a person into the custody of a police officer under Section 47(1) of the Extradition Act 1965. It is used when a court needs to issue a committal warrant for extradition proceedings.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 29.9 Order For Delivery Into The Custody Of A Member Of A Police Force (Committal Warrant) - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 47 (1)
Form 29.9 is a court order that authorises the delivery of a person into the custody of a police officer under Section 47(1) of the Extradition Act 1965. It is used when a court needs to issue a committal warrant for extradition proceedings.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the judge’s signature, which invalidates the warrant.
- 2Missing judge’s signature
- 3Incorrect or incomplete personal details
- 4Wrong statutory reference cited
- 5Failure to send a copy to the police force
Plain English
Think of this as the paperwork a judge signs to let the police take someone into custody for extradition. It tells the police they have legal authority to move the person to the requesting state.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be issued and the police notified as soon as possible after the court order, typically within 48 hours, to avoid procedural delays.
- 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 a court orders delivery of a person for extradition under Section 47(1).
- When the person is already in Irish custody and needs to be transferred to a police officer.
- When the extradition request has been approved by the High Court.
- Not for ordinary arrest or detention orders unrelated to extradition.
- Do not use for civil surrender or deportation orders.
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Arrest without extradition
Used for domestic offences only
✓ Verify the offence is not an extradition case
Deportation of a foreign national
Applies to immigration matters
✓ Check immigration status first
Surrender to a foreign court without police involvement
No police custody needed
✓ Confirm no police execution required
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be issued and the police notified as soon as possible after the court order, typically within 48 hours, to avoid procedural delays.
Before you submit
- 1Judge’s signature present
- 2Court seal or stamp applied
- 3All personal details match the person’s passport
- 4Statutory reference correctly entered
- 5Date of court order included
- 6Original sent to court registry
- 7Certified copy sent to the designated police force
- 8Form signed by the clerk (if required)
- 9Secure post or hand‑delivery used
How to file this form
- 1Prepare the draft using the latest Form 29.9 template.
- 2Have the judge review and sign the form.
- 3Attach the court’s written decision as an annex.
- 4File the original with the court registry.
- 5Send a certified copy to the police force that will execute the warrant.
- 6Record the filing date and reference number in the case file.
- 7Notify the requesting state’s legal counsel of the completed warrant.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to extradition cases under Section 47(1).
- 2Does not cover civil surrender or immigration deportation.
- 3Requires a prior court decision authorising extradition.
- 4Form must be used in conjunction with a separate police execution order.
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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
- Confirm the form header shows ‘Courts Service of Ireland – Form 29.9’.
- Verify the statutory citation is Section 47(1) Extradition Act 1965.
- Check for any updated court seal or signature block.
- Ensure the layout matches the latest PDF available on the Courts Service website.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCStatutory reference (Section 47(1) Extradition Act 1965) inferred from form name.
- SRCProcedural steps based on typical Irish court‑to‑police workflow.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact filing deadline (48 hours).
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: requirement for clerk’s signature.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: need for certified copy to police.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 29.9 with ordinary arrest warrants (Form 28.1).
Leaving the statutory citation blank or using the wrong section.
Submitting the form to the wrong police department.
Failing to attach the court’s written decision.
Using an older PDF version that lacks the current seal.
Incorrect spelling of the person’s name leading to identity issues.
Assuming the form alone authorises transport without a separate police order.
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