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Form No. 8 Committal Warrant (to await the order of the Minister) - The High Court - Section 29(1) of the Extradition Act 1965*
This is a committal warrant form used by the High Court in extradition cases under Section 29(1) of the Extradition Act 1965. It authorizes the detention of a person while awaiting a decision from the Minister regarding extradition to another country.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 8 Committal Warrant (to await the order of the Minister) - The High Court - Section 29(1) of the Extradition Act 1965*
This is a committal warrant form used by the High Court in extradition cases under Section 29(1) of the Extradition Act 1965. It authorizes the detention of a person while awaiting a decision from the Minister regarding extradition to another country.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Missing or incorrect case reference numbers can cause significant delays in the extradition process.
- 2Incorrect personal details of the detainee
- 3Missing case reference numbers
- 4Incomplete grounds for detention
- 5Failure to properly reference Section 29(1)
Plain English
When someone is wanted for extradition to another country, the High Court may issue this warrant to detain them while waiting for the Minister's decision. This is part of the formal extradition process in Ireland.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is typically a specific timeframe within which this form must be filed after the committal hearing, though exact timeframes may vary based on case circumstances and court procedures.
- 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 detaining someone pending a Minister's decision on extradition
- Appropriate after a committal hearing has determined grounds for detention
- Specific to High Court proceedings under Section 29(1) of the Extradition Act
- Not for use in preliminary extradition hearings
- Different from other committal warrants used in different legal contexts
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Preliminary extradition hearing
Establishes if case should proceed to committal
✓ Check if this is the initial hearing or a subsequent stage
Minister's final decision on extradition
Finalizes whether extradition will occur
✓ Verify if Minister has made a decision yet
Appeal against committal decision
Challenges the court's committal decision
✓ Confirm if grounds for appeal exist
Detention beyond Minister's decision
Extends or varies detention terms
✓ Check if standard detention period is exceeded
Deadline or filing window
There is typically a specific timeframe within which this form must be filed after the committal hearing, though exact timeframes may vary based on case circumstances and court procedures.
Before you submit
- 1All personal details of the detainee are accurate and complete
- 2Case reference numbers are correctly included
- 3Grounds for detention are clearly stated
- 4Proper reference to Section 29(1) of the Extradition Act
- 5Judicial signature and court seal are present
- 6Information about the requesting country is complete
- 7Details of the alleged offense are accurate
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of the form with accurate information
- 2Include specific reference to the committal hearing and its outcome
- 3Obtain the signature of the judicial officer
- 4Apply the official court seal
- 5Submit to the appropriate High Court office
- 6Ensure copies are provided to all relevant parties
- 7File the warrant with the prison authorities if detention is immediate
Known limitations
- 1This form only authorizes temporary detention pending Minister's decision
- 2Does not itself grant extradition permission
- 3Must be used within the specific legal framework of the Extradition Act 1965
- 4May not be appropriate for all extradition scenarios
- 5Detention period is typically limited pending the Minister's decision
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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 current version of the Extradition Act 1965
- Check for any recent amendments to Section 29(1)
- Confirm if updated forms have been issued by the Courts Service
- Verify if any new extradition treaties affect this form
- Check if procedural requirements have changed recently
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCBased on Section 29(1) of the Extradition Act 1965
- SRCUsed in High Court extradition proceedings
- SRCAuthorizes detention pending Minister's decision
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current form version number
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific submission procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Recent amendments to the form
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with other types of committal warrants
Uncertainty about which section of the Extradition Act applies
Misunderstanding the difference between committal and final extradition orders
Confusion about the role of the Minister versus the court
Unclear about time limits and procedures
Misunderstanding the detainee's rights during this process
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