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Form No. 1 Warrant Authorising the Bringing of a Sentenced Person into the State from a Place Outside The State and the Taking of the Person to, and his Detention in Custody at a Place in the State
This warrant form authorizes the transfer of a sentenced person from outside Ireland into the state for detention and completion of their sentence. It is used when Ireland has an international agreement with another country to transfer sentenced prisoners.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 1 Warrant Authorising the Bringing of a Sentenced Person into the State from a Place Outside The State and the Taking of the Person to, and his Detention in Custody at a Place in the State
This warrant form authorizes the transfer of a sentenced person from outside Ireland into the state for detention and completion of their sentence. It is used when Ireland has an international agreement with another country to transfer sentenced prisoners.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure all documentation from the foreign sentencing jurisdiction is complete and properly authenticated.
- 2Incomplete personal information of the sentenced person
- 3Missing documentation from the foreign jurisdiction
- 4Failure to verify international transfer agreements are in place
- 5Incorrect details about the original sentence
Plain English
This form allows Irish authorities to bring someone who was sentenced for a crime in another country to Ireland to serve their sentence here. It's part of international agreements between countries that help people serve their sentences closer to home.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be submitted promptly once all requirements are met, as international prisoner transfers often have time limits specified in the relevant treaties and agreements between countries.
- 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 this form when transferring a sentenced person from a country with which Ireland has a prisoner transfer agreement
- Use when the person has consented to the transfer (if required by the agreement)
- Use when Ireland has agreed to accept responsibility for the person's detention
- Use when the sentence meets the minimum requirements of the transfer agreement
- Do not use for voluntary returns or deportations
- Do not use for transfers not covered by international agreements
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Use this form or another form?
Voluntary return of sentenced person
Different legal basis and procedures
✓ Check if the person is returning voluntarily or under transfer agreement
Extradition proceedings
Different legal process and requirements
✓ Verify if this is about extradition or prisoner transfer
Deportation order
Different legal procedures and outcomes
✓ Confirm if this is about deportation or serving a sentence
Transfer within Ireland
Domestic transfer, not international
✓ Check if transfer is within Ireland's borders only
Appeal of foreign sentence
Different legal process entirely
✓ Verify if this involves challenging the original sentence
Deadline or filing window
The form must be submitted promptly once all requirements are met, as international prisoner transfers often have time limits specified in the relevant treaties and agreements between countries.
Before you submit
- 1Verify the sentenced person's identity and all personal details
- 2Confirm the foreign sentence is valid and meets transfer requirements
- 3Ensure all required documentation from the foreign jurisdiction is included
- 4Check that Ireland has a valid agreement with the sending country
- 5Verify all necessary consents are obtained (if required)
- 6Ensure proper authorization signatures are included
- 7Confirm the proposed detention facility in Ireland is appropriate
How to file this form
- 1Obtain complete personal details and identification of the sentenced person
- 2Collect all documentation from the foreign sentencing jurisdiction
- 3Verify that Ireland has an active prisoner transfer agreement with the sending country
- 4Complete all sections of the warrant form accurately
- 5Obtain required authorizations and signatures from Irish authorities
- 6Submit the completed form to the Courts Service or designated authority
- 7Follow up to confirm receipt and processing timeline
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to transfers covered by international agreements
- 2The transfer must comply with the laws of both Ireland and the sending country
- 3The form does not override other immigration or legal requirements
- 4Transfers may be subject to human rights considerations
- 5Not all countries have prisoner transfer agreements with Ireland
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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 currently in use as part of Ireland's international prisoner transfer obligations. No recent changes are confirmed, but users should verify with the Courts Service for the most up-to-date version.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that all sections are completed with current personal details
- Verify that any recent changes to international agreements are reflected
- Ensure all required signatures are from current authorized officials
- Confirm that time limits for transfers are still valid
- Check that contact information for relevant authorities is up-to-date
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 22/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by the Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCRelated to international prisoner transfer agreements
- SRCUsed for bringing sentenced persons into Ireland from other countries
- SRCAuthorizes detention of the transferred person in Ireland
- SRCRequires proper legal authorization for the transfer
- SRCPart of Ireland's international obligations regarding prisoner transfers
- SRCSpecific procedures may vary based on bilateral agreements
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact submission process or current version number
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with extradition warrants
Not understanding the difference between voluntary returns and mandatory transfers
Assuming all countries have prisoner transfer agreements with Ireland
Overlooking the need for consent from the sentenced person in some cases
Not realizing that the original sentence may be modified upon transfer
Confusing this with deportation processes
Assuming the transfer is automatic once the form is submitted
Not understanding that both countries must agree to the transfer
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