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Form No. 9 Certificate of Committal - (to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform) - The High Court - Section 29(3)(b) of the Extradition Act, 1965*
This form is a Certificate of Committal used in extradition proceedings before the High Court of Ireland. It's issued under Section 29(3)(b) of the Extradition Act, 1965 when a person is committed for extradition to another country.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 9 Certificate of Committal - (to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform) - The High Court - Section 29(3)(b) of the Extradition Act, 1965*
This form is a Certificate of Committal used in extradition proceedings before the High Court of Ireland. It's issued under Section 29(3)(b) of the Extradition Act, 1965 when a person is committed for extradition to another country.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Using an outdated version of this form can delay the extradition process significantly.
- 2Incorrect completion of personal details
- 3Missing required supporting documents
- 4Failure to comply with court procedures
- 5Incorrect service to the ministerial office
Plain English
This certificate formally records that a person has been ordered to be extradited from Ireland to another country. It's part of the legal process when one country requests the return of someone accused or convicted of a crime.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be submitted promptly after the committal order is made, as delays could affect the individual's rights and the validity of the extradition request.
- 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 specifically for High Court extradition cases under the Extradition Act, 1965
- Only for cases involving committal orders for extradition
- Not for domestic criminal proceedings
- Not for European Arrest Warrant cases
- Only when ordered by the High Court
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
European Arrest Warrant case
Different legal framework and procedures
✓ Check if the warrant is from an EU member state
District Court extradition case
Different court level and procedures
✓ Confirm the court level before proceeding
Mutual legal assistance request
Different purpose and process
✓ Verify if this is an extradition or assistance request
Appeal against committal order
Different legal procedure
✓ Check if you're appealing the decision
Domestic committal without extradition
Different legal basis
✓ Confirm this is an extradition case
Deadline or filing window
The form must be submitted promptly after the committal order is made, as delays could affect the individual's rights and the validity of the extradition request.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all personal details are accurate
- 2Confirm the case number and court details
- 3Ensure all required signatures are present
- 4Check that the correct ministerial address is used
- 5Verify all supporting documents are attached
- 6Confirm the form is the latest version
- 7Ensure proper formatting and legibility
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct form version from the Courts Service
- 2Complete all required sections with accurate information
- 3Have the form signed by the authorized court official
- 4Prepare any required supporting documents
- 5Submit the form to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform
- 6Keep a copy for your records
- 7Follow up to confirm receipt
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to extradition cases under the Extradition Act, 1965
- 2It cannot be used for domestic criminal proceedings
- 3The form must be completed by authorized court personnel
- 4It doesn't replace the need for separate documentation for the requesting country
- 5The form doesn't cover appeals against committal orders
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form references the Extradition Act, 1965
- Check that court address details are current
- Confirm ministerial address details are up to date
- Ensure all required signature fields are present
- Check for any recent legislative amendments
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number confirmed from Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCSection 29(3)(b) reference from Extradition Act, 1965
- SRCRecipient confirmed as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform
- SRCCourt level confirmed as High Court
- SRCPurpose confirmed as extradition proceedings
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current processing timeframes
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific submission methods
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: detailed form layout requirements
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with European Arrest Warrant procedures
Incorrectly assuming this form can be used for domestic criminal cases
Not realizing this form must be completed by court officials, not individuals
Uncertainty about which ministerial department to send it to
Confusion about the relationship between this form and the extradition request from another country
Assuming the form alone is sufficient for extradition without additional documentation
Not understanding the difference between committal for extradition and final extradition order
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