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Form No. 1 Committal Warrant - The High Court - European Arrest Warrant Act 2003
This is a committal warrant issued by the Irish High Court under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003. It authorizes the detention of a person for the purpose of extradition to another EU member state.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 1 Committal Warrant - The High Court - European Arrest Warrant Act 2003
This is a committal warrant issued by the Irish High Court under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003. It authorizes the detention of a person for the purpose of extradition to another EU member state.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Double-check all subject identification details against official documents.
- 2Incomplete or inaccurate subject identification
- 3Missing legal authorization
- 4Failure to comply with EU extradition requirements
- 5Incorrect jurisdictional details
Plain English
This legal document is used when someone in Ireland needs to be held so they can be sent to another European country to face criminal charges. It's part of how EU countries work together on cross-border criminal matters.
Submission Date
- Filing date: European Arrest Warrants typically require prompt processing, with time limits often specified in the warrant itself or EU regulations.
- 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 processing a European Arrest Warrant received from another EU member state
- Use when ordering detention for extradition purposes
- Use when acting under the authority of the High Court
- Do not use for non-EU extradition cases
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
European Arrest Warrant from non-EU country
Different legal framework applies
✓ Check bilateral agreements
Warrant for domestic criminal proceedings
Different legal standards and procedures
✓ Confirm jurisdiction
Lower court extradition matter
Different court procedures and limits
✓ Verify court level
Urgent detention without warrant
Different legal basis and time limits
✓ Check necessity of warrant
Deadline or filing window
European Arrest Warrants typically require prompt processing, with time limits often specified in the warrant itself or EU regulations.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all subject identification details match official documents
- 2Confirm warrant validity and completeness
- 3Ensure proper judicial authorization is included
- 4Check jurisdictional requirements are met
- 5Verify all supporting documentation is attached
- 6Confirm translation requirements if applicable
How to file this form
- 1Receive and validate the European Arrest Warrant
- 2Complete the committal warrant with accurate subject details
- 3Obtain necessary judicial authorization for detention
- 4Prepare supporting documentation
- 5File with the High Court registry handling extradition matters
- 6Serve the warrant on appropriate authorities
Known limitations
- 1Only applies to EU member states under the EAW framework
- 2Requires proper legal validation before execution
- 3Subject to Irish and EU legal standards and human rights considerations
- 4May require translation if not in English or Irish
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This form is in active use under the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003, though EU extradition procedures may be subject to change.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify compliance with current EU extradition regulations
- Check for updated contact information for relevant authorities
- Confirm current legal standards for warrant processing
- Ensure form reflects any recent amendments to the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm number: No. 1 Committal Warrant
- SRCLegal basis: European Arrest Warrant Act 2003
- SRCCourt: The High Court
- SRCPurpose: Detention for extradition
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific submission procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current processing times
Common confusion points
Understanding the relationship between European Arrest Warrants and Irish warrants
Proper identification procedures for foreign nationals
Jurisdictional requirements between different EU countries
Time limits and processing procedures
Requirements for translating documents
Differences between arrest and committal warrants
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