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Form No. 11 Consent to be Surrendered - The High Court - Section 29A of the Extradition Act 1965*
Form No. 11 Consent to be Surrendered is a High Court document used under Section 29A of the Extradition Act 1965. It records a person’s formal consent to be surrendered to a requesting state for extradition.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 11 Consent to be Surrendered - The High Court - Section 29A of the Extradition Act 1965*
Form No. 11 Consent to be Surrendered is a High Court document used under Section 29A of the Extradition Act 1965. It records a person’s formal consent to be surrendered to a requesting state for extradition.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the solicitor’s or commissioner’s signature on the consent declaration.
- 2Incorrect personal details (name, address, passport number)
- 3Missing signature or lack of proper witnessing
- 4Submitting to the wrong circuit court
- 5Failing to attach required supporting documents
Plain English
If you have been asked to go back to another country for a criminal case, the High Court may need your written consent. This form is the official way to give that consent and lets the court process the surrender.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The consent must be filed as soon as possible after the High Court’s direction, typically within 14 days, unless the court orders a different timeframe.
- 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 a High Court judge asks for the suspect’s consent to surrender under Section 29A.
- Do not use for civil surrender orders or for requests under other statutes.
- If the person refuses consent, a different court application is required.
- Applicable for both Irish citizens and foreign nationals held in Ireland.
- Only the person concerned or their authorised legal representative may sign.
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No consent given
Courts need a formal refusal application
✓ Verify that consent is truly refused before using Form 12
Form No. 12 Extradition Application – Refusal
Request for bail pending surrender
Bail is separate from consent
✓ Check bail eligibility before filing
Form No. 13 Bail Application – Extradition
Extradition of a minor
Different procedural safeguards apply
✓ Confirm age and parental authority
Deadline or filing window
The consent must be filed as soon as possible after the High Court’s direction, typically within 14 days, unless the court orders a different timeframe.
Before you submit
- 1Personal details match passport/ID.
- 2Requesting state and offence correctly recorded.
- 3Signature present and witnessed.
- 4All required attachments included.
- 5Form dated correctly.
- 6Correct High Court circuit selected.
- 7Copy retained for personal records.
- 8Postage method includes tracking (if mailed).
- 9Witness signature verified on the spot.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the latest Form No. 11 from the Courts Service website.
- 2Complete all fields in clear block letters.
- 3Arrange for a solicitor or commissioner for oaths to witness the signature.
- 4Attach passport copy and any court‑issued reference number.
- 5Package the form and documents.
- 6Send by recorded post or deliver in person to the appropriate High Court Registry.
- 7Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of delivery.
Known limitations
- 1Form only accepts consent; it cannot be used to refuse surrender.
- 2Not valid for extradition requests under statutes other than the 1965 Act.
- 3Electronic submission may not be accepted in all circuits.
- 4The form does not include space for detailed legal arguments.
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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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- Check the form header for the latest issue date.
- Confirm the court registry address matches the current High Court locations.
- Verify that the witness signature field still requires a solicitor or commissioner for oaths.
- Ensure any referenced statutory sections (29A) are up‑to‑date.
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- Revision date
- 19/01/26
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