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Form No. 16 The High Court - Warrant of Provisional Arrest - International Criminal Court Act 2006, section 22

Form No. 16 is a High Court warrant used to request a provisional arrest under section 22 of the International Criminal Court Act 2006. It is filed when a court needs to detain a person pending a full arrest order for alleged ICC crimes.

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Form Overview

Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 16 The High Court - Warrant of Provisional Arrest - International Criminal Court Act 2006, section 22

Form No. 16 is a High Court warrant used to request a provisional arrest under section 22 of the International Criminal Court Act 2006. It is filed when a court needs to detain a person pending a full arrest order for alleged ICC crimes.

It captures the accused’s details, the alleged ICC offence, the legal basis under section 22, and supporting evidence for the provisional arrest.

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  • 1The most common mistake is omitting the required supporting affidavit, which leads to an immediate rejection.
  • 2Missing supporting affidavit
  • 3Incorrect name or passport number
  • 4Failure to cite section 22 correctly
  • 5Late filing after the suspect has left Ireland

Plain English

If you need the Irish High Court to temporarily lock up someone accused of an international crime, you fill out this form. It tells the court why a quick arrest is justified before a full hearing. The form is part of the ICC Act process.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: There is no statutory deadline, but the warrant must be filed before the suspect can leave Ireland or destroy evidence; act without undue delay.
  • 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 you need a provisional arrest before a full warrant.
  • For offences covered by the International Criminal Court Act 2006.
  • If the suspect is likely to flee or tamper with evidence.
  • When the DPP or authorised officer is initiating the request.
  • Not for ordinary criminal matters not linked to the ICC.

Form selector

Use this form or another form?

Full arrest order

Used after provisional arrest is granted

✓ Verify provisional warrant first

Form No. 15

International summons

To request cooperation from another state

✓ Check extradition treaty

Form No. 18

Bail application

When suspect is already in custody

✓ Separate from arrest warrant

Form No. 12

Deadline or filing window

There is no statutory deadline, but the warrant must be filed before the suspect can leave Ireland or destroy evidence; act without undue delay.

Before you submit

  1. 1Accused’s full legal name and passport number entered correctly.
  2. 2Exact ICC offence and statutory reference cited.
  3. 3All supporting affidavits attached and signed.
  4. 4Officer’s signature, date, and badge number present.
  5. 5Form printed on A4 paper, legible and unaltered.
  6. 6Cover letter addressed to the High Court Registry included.
  7. 7Copy retained for your records with filing date noted.

How to file this form

  1. 1Prepare the completed Form No. 16 with all required attachments.
  2. 2Print the form on plain A4 paper; do not staple, use a paperclip.
  3. 3Deliver the original to the High Court Registry in Dublin.
  4. 4Obtain a receipt or docket number from the Registry clerk.
  5. 5Send a copy to the DPP office for their records.
  6. 6Monitor the court’s docket for the issuance of the provisional arrest warrant.

Known limitations

  1. 1Form only applies to ICC‑related offences, not other international crimes.
  2. 2Cannot be used for a full arrest order; a separate form is required.
  3. 3Requires an authorised officer’s signature; a solicitor alone cannot sign.
  4. 4Electronic submission is not currently supported; must be paper‑based.

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6 fields

Proceedings

3 items

Title of Proceedings

The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.

Requiredtext
Record Number

The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.

Requiredtext
Court and Office

The court and the office where the document is being filed.

Requiredtext

Substance

2 items

Relief or Information Sought

What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.

Requiredtext
Grounds and Exhibits

The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.

text

Execution

1 items

Signature, Jurat or Service Details

Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
COURTS

Form No. 16 is currently the latest version as of 2024; no recent amendments have been published.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Confirm the form header shows ‘International Criminal Court Act 2006, section 22’.
  • Check that the signature block includes the latest officer badge number format.
  • Verify any attached annexes are labelled according to the 2024 template.
  • Ensure the court reference field is blank for first‑time filings.

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Quick Facts

A prosecutor, the Director of Public Prosecutions, or a designated authorised officer must complete the form.
It captures the accused’s details, the alleged ICC offence, the legal basis under section 22, and supporting evidence for the provisional arrest.
Submit the form as soon as reasonable suspicion arises and before the accused can flee or destroy evidence; there is no fixed statutory deadline but prompt filing is required.
File the form at the High Court Registry in Dublin, either in person or by post to the High Court, and keep a copy for the court’s electronic docket if requested.
Accurate, timely filing ensures the court can issue the warrant quickly; errors can cause the warrant to be refused or delayed, risking loss of custody.
1. Gather the accused’s full name, address, and passport details. 2. Summarise the alleged ICC crime and cite the specific provision of the ICC Act. 3. Attach any arrest warrants, affidavits, or evidence supporting the suspicion. 4. Sign the form as an authorised officer and attach your badge number. 5. Deliver the original to the High Court Registry and retain a dated copy.

Form Details

Revision date
19/01/26

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Sources

  • SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland websiteconfirmed.
  • SRCSection 22 reference from International Criminal Court Act 2006confirmed.
  • SRCRequirement for supporting affidavitnot confirmed in official source.
  • SRCSignature block detailsnot confirmed in official source.
  • SRCSubmission method (paper only)not confirmed in official source.
  • SRCNo recent amendments noted in Courts Service updatesconfirmed.

Common confusion points

Mixing up Form No. 16 with Form No. 15 (full arrest).

Leaving the statutory reference blank or citing the wrong section.

Attaching unrelated evidence that does not support provisional arrest.

Using an old version of the form with outdated layout.

Signing with a personal name instead of the official badge number.

Submitting electronically via email, which is not accepted.

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