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Form No. 7 Committal Warrant - (Remand pending production of certificate of the Minister) - The High Court - Section 27(6) of The Extradition Act, 1965*
This is a committal warrant used in extradition cases before the High Court of Ireland, where a person is detained while awaiting a certificate from a Minister under Section 27(6) of the Extradition Act, 1965.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 7 Committal Warrant - (Remand pending production of certificate of the Minister) - The High Court - Section 27(6) of The Extradition Act, 1965*
This is a committal warrant used in extradition cases before the High Court of Ireland, where a person is detained while awaiting a certificate from a Minister under Section 27(6) of the Extradition Act, 1965.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Always verify the detainee's full legal name and correct reference to Section 27(6) of the Extradition Act.
- 2Incorrect personal details of the detainee
- 3Failure to properly reference the specific section of the Extradition Act
- 4Missing information about the pending Minister's certificate
- 5Improper execution or lack of required signatures
Plain English
This form is used when someone needs to be held in custody during an extradition case in Ireland, specifically while waiting for an important document from a government minister. It's part of the legal process when someone is being considered for transfer to another country to face charges.
Submission Date
- Filing date: This warrant should be submitted promptly once the decision to detain is made, as delays could affect the detention authority and potentially impact the extradition process.
- 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 when a person needs to be detained during extradition proceedings
- Use specifically when waiting for a Minister's certificate under Section 27(6)
- Use for High Court cases only (not lower courts)
- Use when formal detention authority is required beyond remand
- Use when extradition is being processed under the 1965 Act
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Application for committal without waiting for Minister's certificate
Different legal basis and timeline
✓ Check if Minister's certificate is required
Extradition appeal proceedings
Different legal process and requirements
✓ Confirm which court has jurisdiction
European Arrest Warrant proceedings
Governed by EU law rather than Irish Extradition Act
✓ Verify the type of warrant being processed
Bail application during extradition
Different process focusing on release rather than detention
✓ Consider if bail is appropriate at this stage
Deadline or filing window
This warrant should be submitted promptly once the decision to detain is made, as delays could affect the detention authority and potentially impact the extradition process.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all personal details of the detainee are accurate
- 2Confirm the correct section of the Extradition Act is referenced
- 3Ensure the warrant has been properly signed by the authorized court official
- 4Check that the case number and court details are correct
- 5Verify that the grounds for committal are clearly stated
- 6Ensure the form is the current version from the Courts Service
- 7Confirm that all required copies are prepared for court records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current No. 7 Committal Warrant form from the Courts Service
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the detainee and case
- 3Reference Section 27(6) of the Extradition Act, 1965 specifically
- 4Have the warrant signed by the appropriate court official
- 5Present the warrant to the High Court for execution
- 6Ensure a copy is provided to the relevant detention authorities
Known limitations
- 1This warrant only applies to extradition cases under the 1965 Act
- 2It cannot be used for detention in other types of criminal proceedings
- 3The warrant requires a Minister's certificate to be produced eventually
- 4It only authorizes temporary detention pending further court proceedings
- 5The warrant must be executed according to specific court procedures
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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
- Verify the form references the 1965 Extradition Act (not later amendments)
- Check that Section 27(6) is correctly referenced
- Ensure the form includes all required court endorsements
- Confirm the warrant includes space for the Minister's certificate reference
- Check that the form has the current Courts Service header and reference number
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Common confusion points
Confusing this warrant with other committal forms for different legal proceedings
Misreferencing the section of the Extradition Act
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