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Form No. 13 The High Court - Section 29A(4) of the Extradition Act 1965*
Form No. 13 is a High Court document used under Section 29A(4) of the Extradition Act 1965. It is filed when a court needs to make a formal decision or order related to an extradition request.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 13 The High Court - Section 29A(4) of the Extradition Act 1965*
Form No. 13 is a High Court document used under Section 29A(4) of the Extradition Act 1965. It is filed when a court needs to make a formal decision or order related to an extradition request.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is copying the court’s order incorrectly.
- 2Missing the court’s exact wording
- 3Leaving out required annexes
- 4Signing with an unauthorised person
- 5Submitting after the surrender deadline
Plain English
If the State wants a person to be sent back to another country and the High Court has to give a final order, this is the paper you use. It records the court’s decision and any conditions attached to the extradition.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be filed immediately after the High Court judgment, typically within 7 days, to avoid breaching the surrender timetable.
- 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 the High Court has issued a final extradition order under Section 29A(4).
- When the order includes conditions that must be recorded formally.
- When the surrender of the person is to occur after the order.
- Instead of a general court notice, this specific form captures the extradition decision.
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Initial extradition request
Used to start the process before any hearing
✓ Verify the request originates from a foreign state
Appeal against extradition order
For challenging a Section 29A(4) order
✓ Confirm appeal deadline
Surrender of person after order
To record the actual hand‑over
✓ Ensure order has been entered
Deadline or filing window
The form must be filed immediately after the High Court judgment, typically within 7 days, to avoid breaching the surrender timetable.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the High Court docket.
- 2All annexes (transcript, request, evidence) are attached.
- 3Court’s decision is copied exactly.
- 4Signature is from an authorised solicitor or officer.
- 5Date of filing is entered.
- 6Correct postage or e‑filing credentials are used.
- 7Recipient address is the High Court Registry, Dublin.
- 8Copy retained for internal records.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare the completed Form No. 13 with all required details.
- 2Attach the hearing transcript and supporting documents.
- 3Obtain the authorised signature and date.
- 4Place the package in an envelope addressed to the High Court Registry.
- 5Post it via recorded delivery or upload through the e‑filing portal.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
- 7File a copy with the Department of Justice records.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to decisions under Section 29A(4); not for other extradition stages.
- 2Does not replace the need for a formal surrender order.
- 3Electronic filing may be limited to registered legal practitioners.
- 4No provision for bilingual (Irish/English) version on the form.
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Compact field-by-field guide
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. 13 remains the current template for Section 29A(4) orders; no major revisions have been announced in the last year.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the court reference format matches the latest template.
- Confirm that the signature block includes the current authorised officer title.
- Verify any new annex requirements introduced in the latest amendment.
- Ensure the electronic filing option is still accepted.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed.
- SRCSection 29A(4) of Extradition Act 1965confirmed existence.
- SRCFiling location (High Court Registry, Dublin)inferred.
- SRCElectronic filing availabilitynot confirmed in official source.
- SRCExact content of the form (fields, annexes)not confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadlines (7 days)not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 13 with Form No. 12 (initial request).
Leaving out the exact wording of the court’s order.
Using an unauthorised signatory.
Submitting the form after the surrender deadline.
Failing to attach the hearing transcript.
Incorrect case reference leading to mis‑filing.
Assuming electronic filing is available for all users.
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