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Form No. 15 The High Court - Information (provisional arrest) - International Criminal Court Act 2006, section 22
Form No. 15 is a High Court information form used to apply for a provisional arrest under section 22 of the International Criminal Court Act 2006. It is filed when a court is asked to detain a person pending surrender to the ICC.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 15 The High Court - Information (provisional arrest) - International Criminal Court Act 2006, section 22
Form No. 15 is a High Court information form used to apply for a provisional arrest under section 22 of the International Criminal Court Act 2006. It is filed when a court is asked to detain a person pending surrender to the ICC.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the official ICC arrest warrant.
- 2Missing the ICC warrant reference number
- 3Incorrect spelling of the suspect's name
- 4Failing to attach the original ICC warrant
- 5Submitting after the court has already ruled
Plain English
If you need the Irish High Court to temporarily lock up someone so they can be handed over to the International Criminal Court, you fill out this form. It tells the court why the arrest is needed and cites the law that allows it.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed calendar deadline, but the application should be filed immediately after receipt of the ICC warrant and before any court hearing on the matter.
- 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 seeking a provisional arrest under the ICC Act 2006.
- When an ICC arrest warrant has been issued against a person in Ireland.
- When the High Court needs formal information to consider detention.
- Not for ordinary criminal arrests – other criminal procedure forms apply.
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Use this form or another form?
Standard criminal arrest
For ordinary offences, not ICC related
✓ Verify the nature of the charge
Extradition request
For surrender to another state, not ICC
✓ Check treaty provisions
International cooperation
For mutual legal assistance, not provisional arrest
✓ Confirm the requesting authority
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed calendar deadline, but the application should be filed immediately after receipt of the ICC warrant and before any court hearing on the matter.
Before you submit
- 1ICC warrant reference number entered correctly.
- 2Full name, address and date of birth of the person to be arrested.
- 3Clear description of the alleged crime and its link to the ICC.
- 4Section 22 legal basis cited verbatim.
- 5All required supporting documents attached.
- 6Form signed by the authorized prosecutor.
- 7Copy of the form retained for records.
- 8Correct postage or electronic upload confirmed.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare supporting documents (ICC warrant, prior orders).
- 2Complete Form No. 15 on paper or PDF.
- 3Sign the form in the designated area.
- 4Attach all required documents.
- 5Deliver to the High Court Registry in Dublin or upload via the e‑filing portal.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court clerk.
- 7File a copy with your own office for tracking.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable for provisional arrests under the ICC Act 2006.
- 2Does not replace a full extradition or surrender order.
- 3Form must be used in the High Court; lower courts have different procedures.
- 4Electronic submission may not be available in all jurisdictions.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows '2023 edition'.
- Check that the section reference is still 'section 22'.
- Verify any new attachment requirements listed in the instructions.
- Ensure the signature block includes the latest court clerk details.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number derived from provided information.
- SRCReference to International Criminal Court Act 2006, section 22 inferred from form name.
- SRCSubmission venue (High Court Registry) inferred from typical court procedures.
- SRCElectronic filing possibility based on Courts Service e‑filing platform.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact attachment list and signature requirements.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific deadline rules.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 15 with the standard arrest warrant form.
Leaving the ICC warrant attachment blank.
Using an older version of the form that lacks a signature line.
Incorrectly citing a different section of the ICC Act.
Submitting to a district court instead of the High Court.
Failing to include the suspect's full legal name.
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