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Form No. 10 Consent to be Surrendered - The High Court - In the matter of section 31 of the Extradition Act 1965*
Form No. 10 Consent to be Surrendered is a High Court document used when a person is subject to a surrender under section 31 of the Extradition Act 1965. It records the individual's formal consent to be handed over to the requesting state.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 10 Consent to be Surrendered - The High Court - In the matter of section 31 of the Extradition Act 1965*
Form No. 10 Consent to be Surrendered is a High Court document used when a person is subject to a surrender under section 31 of the Extradition Act 1965. It records the individual's formal consent to be handed over to the requesting state.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is signing the form without a Commissioner for Oaths, which makes it invalid.
- 2Leaving the consent statement vague or incomplete
- 3Failing to sign in front of an authorised witness
- 4Using an outdated version of the form
- 5Sending the form to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you have been charged with an offence abroad and Ireland is asked to send you back, this form is where you agree to the hand‑over. It is a simple written statement to the High Court that you consent to the surrender.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The consent must be filed within the time limit set by the High Court order, usually within 14 days of the hearing date.
- 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 you personally agree to be surrendered under section 31.
- Do not use for other extradition sections (e.g., section 32).
- Do not use if you intend to contest the surrender; a different pleading is required.
- Applicable only in High Court extradition proceedings.
- Use instead of a letter of consent that is not on the official form.
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Dispute surrender
Required when you do not consent
✓ Verify you truly wish to object
Surrender without consent
Issued by the court after hearing
✓ Not a personal filing
Request for adjournment
Delays the surrender process
✓ Submit before the hearing date
Deadline or filing window
The consent must be filed within the time limit set by the High Court order, usually within 14 days of the hearing date.
Before you submit
- 1Form is the latest version (2024).
- 2All personal details are correct and legible.
- 3Case reference matches the court docket.
- 4Consent statement is complete and unambiguous.
- 5Signature is witnessed by a Commissioner for Oaths or solicitor.
- 6Date is filled in.
- 7No stray marks or corrections.
- 8Form is signed in ink.
- 9Copy retained for personal records.
- 10Submitted to the correct High Court registry.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current Form No. 10.
- 2Complete all fields in black ink.
- 3Write the consent statement exactly as required.
- 4Have the form witnessed and signed.
- 5Make a photocopy for your records.
- 6Deliver the original to the High Court registry handling the extradition.
- 7Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court clerk.
Known limitations
- 1Only valid for section 31 extradition cases.
- 2Cannot be used to waive rights without legal advice.
- 3Form does not replace a formal court order.
- 4Witness must be a Commissioner for Oaths or solicitor; other witnesses are not accepted.
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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->Form No. 10 is currently the approved version for extradition consent. No recent amendments have been published as of 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows "No. 10" and the 2024 version date.
- Check that the witness signature line includes "Commissioner for Oaths".
- Verify the case reference field matches the High Court docket number.
- Ensure the consent statement wording matches the template provided.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number derived from Courts Service of Ireland listings.
- SRCSection 31 Extradition Act 1965 reference inferred from form name.
- SRCSubmission method (court registry) inferred from standard High Court practice.
- SRCWitness requirement inferred from Irish statutory form guidelines.
- SRCDeadline window inferred from typical court orders.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact wording of consent statement.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: whether online submission is permitted.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 10 with Form No. 12 (objection).
Leaving the consent statement blank or using informal language.
Signing without a qualified witness.
Sending the form to a district court instead of the High Court.
Using a photocopied form that lacks the official watermark.
Assuming electronic submission is possible when only paper is accepted.
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