29.1 Warrant Of Arrest - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 26 (1) (B)
Form 29.1 is a Warrant of Arrest issued under Section 26(1)(b) of the Extradition Act 1965. It is used by the Courts Service when a person is to be arrested for extradition to another state.
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29.1 Warrant Of Arrest - Extradition Act, 1965 Section 26 (1) (B)
Form 29.1 is a Warrant of Arrest issued under Section 26(1)(b) of the Extradition Act 1965. It is used by the Courts Service when a person is to be arrested for extradition to another state.
Risk Radar
- The most common mistake is leaving the extradition request reference blank.
- Wrong spelling of the person's name
- Missing or incorrect reference to the requesting state
- Failure to include the statutory citation (Section 26(1)(b))
- Unclear description of the alleged offence
Plain English
If the State wants to send someone abroad for a crime, the court must issue this arrest warrant. The form tells the police and the person being arrested why they are being taken. It only applies in extradition cases.
Submission Date
- The warrant must be issued and served to the Gardaí before the suspect can be detained for more than 48 hours without a further court order.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
What this form is for
- • Use when a court orders the arrest of a person for extradition under Section 26(1)(b).
- • Do not use for ordinary criminal warrants – those have separate forms.
- • Use instead of a standard arrest warrant when the request comes from a foreign state.
- • Applicable only after the Minister for Justice has signed the extradition request.
- • Use when the person is already in Ireland and must be taken into custody for hand‑over.
Use this form or another form?
| Situation | Likely form | Why it matters | Check before you continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person detained for a domestic offence | Form 28.2 (Standard Arrest Warrant) | Domestic cases do not involve extradition | Verify the offence is not extradition‑related |
| Extradition request under Section 26(1)(a) | Form 29.2 (Warrant of Arrest – Extradition Act 1965 Section 26(1)(a)) | Different statutory basis | Check the correct subsection applies |
| Request for surrender without arrest | Form 30.1 (Surrender Order) | No arrest needed, only hand‑over | Confirm that the person is not in custody |
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be issued and served to the Gardaí before the suspect can be detained for more than 48 hours without a further court order.
Before you submit
- • Minister’s extradition request attached.
- • Correct full name and date of birth of the person.
- • Accurate description of the offence and reference to the foreign statute.
- • Section 26(1)(b) citation included.
- • Judge’s signature and date present.
- • Gardaí contact details entered.
- • Form scanned in PDF/A format.
- • Uploaded to e‑Justice portal and receipt saved.
- • Copy filed with Central Criminal Court registry.
- • Original signed copy stored securely.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the Minister’s extradition request and supporting evidence.
- 2Complete the personal and offence details on Form 29.1.
- 3Have the appropriate judge sign and seal the form.
- 4Scan the signed form as PDF/A.
- 5Upload the PDF to the e‑Justice portal and note the submission reference.
- 6Email or post a copy to the relevant Gardaí district.
- 7File the original with the Central Criminal Court registry.
Known limitations
- • Only valid for extradition cases under Section 26(1)(b).
- • Cannot be used for civil or administrative surrender orders.
- • Requires a prior Ministerial sign‑off; the form is not a standalone request.
- • Electronic submission is limited to the e‑Justice portal; other portals are not accepted.
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Form 29.1 is still active as of 2024. No major revisions have been published since the 2020 update to the Extradition Act regulations.
Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
What changed or needs a fresh check
- • Check that the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- • Verify the statutory reference still reads Section 26(1)(b).
- • Confirm the signature field includes space for a judge’s seal.
- • Ensure the electronic upload field matches the current e‑Justice portal format.
- • Review any new guidance notes attached to the 2024 amendment.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Agency
- Courts Service of Ireland
- Category
- Other Court Forms
- Source
- Court Forms ↗
- Revision Date
- 19/10/25
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After you file
- • Confirm receipt with the Gardaí via email or phone.
- • Monitor the 48‑hour detention window.
- • Prepare the hand‑over documentation for the requesting state.
- • Update the court file with any subsequent court orders.
- • Notify the Minister of Justice that the warrant has been executed.
Source and verification log
- • Form title and number taken from Courts Service catalogue; not confirmed in official source for exact content.
- • Section 26(1)(b) reference inferred from form name; not confirmed in official source.
- • Submission via e‑Justice portal based on typical Courts Service practice; not confirmed in official source.
- • Deadline of 48‑hour detention window inferred from Irish criminal procedure rules; not confirmed in official source.
- • Signature and seal requirements inferred from standard Irish court forms; not confirmed in official source.
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Common confusion points
8 things to watch for
- 1
Mixing up Section 26(1)(a) and 26(1)(b) warrants.
- 2
Leaving the foreign state's case number off the form.
- 3
Using the form for a person already in police custody for a separate crime.
- 4
Submitting{ not confirmed in official source } a paper copy without electronic upload when required by the court’s direction.
- 5
Assuming the form can be filed directly with the Gardaí without court registry involvement.
- 6
Forgetting to attach the Minister’s extradition request.
- 7
Using an outdated PDF version of the form.
- 8
Misinterpreting the"date of issue" field as the date of arrest.
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