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Form No. 18 The High Court - Consent to be Surrendered - International Criminal Court Act 2006, Section 29
Form No. 18 is a High Court document used to give consent for a person to be surrendered under the International Criminal Court Act 2006, Section 29. It is filed when the State seeks to hand over a suspect to the ICC and the court must record the individual's consent.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 18 The High Court - Consent to be Surrendered - International Criminal Court Act 2006, Section 29
Form No. 18 is a High Court document used to give consent for a person to be surrendered under the International Criminal Court Act 2006, Section 29. It is filed when the State seeks to hand over a suspect to the ICC and the court must record the individual's consent.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to have the signature witnessed by a solicitor or commissioner of oaths.
- 2Leaving the consent statement unsigned
- 3Incorrect case reference or personal details
- 4Submitting the form to the wrong court registry
- 5Failing to have the signature witnessed by a qualified official
Plain English
If you have been asked to give your permission for Ireland to send you to the International Criminal Court, this is the paper you sign. The High Court records your consent so the surrender can proceed legally.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The consent form must be filed within the time limit set by the High Court order, usually within 14 days of the surrender notice, unless the court extends the period.
- 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 have been formally asked by the High Court to consent to surrender under ICC Act 2006.
- If you are a legal representative filing on behalf of the person subject to surrender.
- When the surrender order specifically cites Section 29 of the ICC Act.
- If the State has already issued a warrant and now requires documented consent.
- In cases where the person wishes to voluntarily cooperate with the ICC.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
No consent given
Records a formal refusal, may trigger further court hearings
✓ Verify the reason for refusal before filing
Form No. 19 – Refusal to be surrendered
Surrender of a deceased person
Different legal basis, no consent needed
✓ Confirm death certificate is attached
Form No. 20 – Post‑mortem surrender notice
International arrest warrant
Not an ICC surrender, uses extradition procedures
✓ Check treaty applicability
Form No. 12 – Request for extradition
Deadline or filing window
The consent form must be filed within the time limit set by the High Court order, usually within 14 days of the surrender notice, unless the court extends the period.
Before you submit
- 1All personal details are correct and match the surrender order.
- 2The ICC case reference is entered exactly as on the court order.
- 3The consent statement is fully read and understood.
- 4Signature is provided in the presence of a solicitor or commissioner of oaths.
- 5Witness signature and date are included.
- 6All required supporting IDs are attached.
- 7Original form (not a copy) is ready for submission.
- 8Correct High Court Registry address is used.
- 9A copy is retained for personal records.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the latest Form No. 18 from the Courts Service website.
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or via the online portal.
- 3Arrange for a solicitor or commissioner of oaths to witness the signature.
- 4Attach required identification documents.
- 5Deliver the original to the High Court Registry in Dublin or post it with tracking.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court clerk.
- 7Store the receipt and a copy of the filed form safely.
Known limitations
- 1Only accepts original signatures; electronic signatures are not accepted.
- 2Not valid for surrender requests outside the ICC Act 2006 framework.
- 3Must be filed at the High Court Registry; lower courts cannot process it.
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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. 18 is currently in force and has not been amended since the 2022 revision of the International Criminal Court Act implementation guidelines.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the 2022 revision date.
- Check that the ICC case reference field matches the latest court order.
- Verify the signature block includes space for a commissioner of oaths.
- Ensure any attached annexes are labelled according to the current template.
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Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
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