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Form No. 3 Warrant of Arrest - The High Court - Section 26(1)(B) of The Extradition Act 1965*
This form is a warrant of arrest issued by the High Court under Section 26(1)(B) of the Extradition Act 1965 for the purpose of extraditing individuals. It is used when a person sought for extradition needs to be detained pending legal proceedings in Ireland.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 3 Warrant of Arrest - The High Court - Section 26(1)(B) of The Extradition Act 1965*
This form is a warrant of arrest issued by the High Court under Section 26(1)(B) of the Extradition Act 1965 for the purpose of extraditing individuals. It is used when a person sought for extradition needs to be detained pending legal proceedings in Ireland.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure all personal details match exactly with the extradition request documents.
- 2Incorrect personal details of the person to be arrested
- 3Missing required signatures from authorized personnel
- 4Inadequate documentation of extradition grounds
- 5Form not being properly witnessed
Plain English
This legal document allows Irish authorities to detain someone who is wanted for extradition to another country. It's part of the international process where one country agrees to hand over a person to another country to face criminal charges.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is typically no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed promptly once the decision to seek arrest for extradition purposes has been made to prevent the person from absconding.
- 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 this form when seeking to arrest someone for extradition purposes
- Use this form when the person is believed to be in Ireland
- Use this form when there is an active extradition request from another country
- Use this form when standard arrest procedures are insufficient for detention
- Do not use this form for domestic criminal matters without extradition context
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Use this form or another form?
Person already in custody
Different legal basis
✓ Confirm if this is an extradition case
Person not in Ireland
Different legal framework
✓ Check if the request comes from EU member state
Urgent arrest needed
Expedited process
✓ Verify if circumstances qualify for emergency treatment
Minor involved
Additional safeguards required
✓ Ensure compliance with juvenile justice protocols
Deadline or filing window
There is typically no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed promptly once the decision to seek arrest for extradition purposes has been made to prevent the person from absconding.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all personal details are accurate and complete
- 2Ensure proper authorization signatures are included
- 3Check that the correct legal section is referenced
- 4Confirm all supporting documentation is attached
- 5Verify the form is completed in full with no blank sections
- 6Ensure the person's current location is specified
- 7Check that the requesting country's details are correct
- 8Verify the alleged offenses are clearly stated
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the official No. 3 Warrant of Arrest form from the Courts Service
- 2Complete all required sections with accurate information
- 3Obtain necessary authorizations and signatures
- 4Prepare supporting documentation for the extradition request
- 5Submit the completed form to the appropriate High Court office
- 6Keep copies of all submitted documents
- 7Follow up with court officials to confirm receipt
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to extradition cases under the Extradition Act 1965
- 2It cannot be used for domestic criminal matters without extradition context
- 3The warrant must be executed by authorized law enforcement personnel
- 4The person arrested has legal rights that must be respected
- 5Extradition may be refused based on certain legal grounds
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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->This form is the current version under the Extradition Act 1965, though extradition procedures may be subject to international agreements and legal updates.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify if recent changes to international extradition agreements affect this form
- Check if court procedures have been updated since the last version
- Confirm if digital submission options are now available
- Ensure all referenced sections of the Extradition Act 1965 are current
- Check if witness requirements have changed
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCBased on Section 26(1)(B) of the Extradition Act 1965
- SRCUsed for High Court extradition proceedings
- SRCPurpose is to detain individuals for extradition
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact submission procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific digital submission options
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: recent updates to the form
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with standard arrest warrants
Uncertainty about which court has jurisdiction
Misunderstanding the relationship between Irish and foreign legal systems
Confusion about the role of different authorities in the process
Unclear procedures for executing the warrant
Misunderstanding the person's rights during arrest
Confusion about time limits in extradition proceedings
Uncertainty about grounds for refusing extradition
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