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Form 31.14 Warrant For The Arrest Of A Person And His Or Her Detention In A Garda Síochána Station For The Purpose Of Having A Second Non-Intimate Sample Taken - Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014, Section 25(10) And 25(11)
This form (31.14) is a Warrant for Arrest and Detention issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It specifically authorises the arrest of a person so that a second, non-intimate DNA sample can be taken at a Garda Síochána station. This relates to the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 31.14 Warrant For The Arrest Of A Person And His Or Her Detention In A Garda Síochána Station For The Purpose Of Having A Second Non-Intimate Sample Taken - Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014, Section 25(10) And 25(11)
This form (31.14) is a Warrant for Arrest and Detention issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It specifically authorises the arrest of a person so that a second, non-intimate DNA sample can be taken at a Garda Síochána station. This relates to the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Always confirm the specific section of the Act being invoked; don't just state 'DNA collection'.
- 2Missing or incorrect details of the person being arrested.
- 3Failing to cite Section 25(10) and/or 25(11) explicitly.
- 4Issuing the warrant without proper judicial authorisation.
- 5Not specifying that the sample is 'non-intimate'.
Plain English
Essentially, this document tells the police they have permission to arrest someone for another round of DNA testing. The goal is to collect a second sample that isn't highly intimate, like saliva or cheek swab. This process follows specific rules laid out in Irish law regarding forensic evidence.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant should be presented to authorize the arrest as soon as the need for a second, non-intimate sample arises during an investigation.
- 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 an arrest is necessary to obtain a *second* DNA sample.
- It applies specifically to non-intimate samples (e.g., buccal swab, hair follicle), not necessarily intimate swabs.
- This warrant must be issued by the Courts Service of Ireland.
- It relates directly to cases governed by the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Arrest Warrant
Used for standard arrests without specific forensic purpose.
✓ Check if a second sample is required.
Form related to initial DNA collection
Use this if the first sample was taken willingly or under different provisions.
✓ Confirm if Section 25(10) applies.
Warrant for Intimate Sample Collection
If the second sample *is* intimate, use a form specifying that.
✓ Verify the type of evidence needed.
Standard Detention Order
Used when detention is required but no specific arrest warrant is necessary yet.
✓ Ensure the purpose matches Section 25(10/11).
Deadline or filing window
The warrant should be presented to authorize the arrest as soon as the need for a second, non-intimate sample arises during an investigation.
Before you submit
- 1All sections regarding the arrested person must be fully completed (Name, DOB, Address).
- 2The specific reason for needing a *second* sample must be clearly detailed.
- 3Ensure the warrant specifies detention at a Garda Síochána station.
- 4Verify that the issuing authority signature/stamp is legible.
- 5Confirm the case reference number aligns with court records.
- 6Check that the relevant section of the Act (25(10) or 25(11)) is cited correctly.
How to file this form
- 1Fill in all required fields on Form 31.14 completely.
- 2Obtain the necessary supporting documentation linking this warrant to the case file.
- 3Have the form signed and dated by the authorised judicial officer (e.g., Judge/Magistrate).
- 4Submit the original hard copy to the relevant Garda Station or Court Registry.
- 5If electronic filing is available, upload a scanned PDF version via the Courts Service portal.
- 6Retain a certified copy for your own case file.
Known limitations
- 1This form only authorises *arrest and detention* for this specific purpose; it does not cover all arrest scenarios.
- 2It is limited to obtaining a *second*, non-intimate sample; if the first was intimate, check another section of the Act.
- 3The warrant's power ceases unless renewed or superseded by a new order from the Courts Service.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The maximum duration of detention authorised by this form is not specified here.
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the standard warrant document for securing a second DNA sample under specific provisions of the 2014 Act. Its validity rests on compliance with sections 25(10) and 25(11).
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the exact wording reflects 'Second Non-Intimate Sample'.
- Verify that reference to Act 2014, Sections 25(10) and 25(11) is present.
- Check if there are updated fields for Garda Station details or issuing Judge/Magistrate signatures.
- Ensure the form header clearly identifies it as being from the Courts Service of Ireland.
- Not confirmed in official source: Check for any recent changes to required supporting documentation references.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 31.14
- SRCLegal Basis: Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014
- SRCSpecific Sections Covered: Section 25(10) and 25(11)
- SRCPurpose Specificity: Second Non-Intimate Sample Collection
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact jurisdiction/court level that issues this warrant.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this for a general arrest warrant when a specific DNA collection is the goal.
Assuming 'non-intimate' means it can be taken anywhere; it must be at a Garda Station per this form.
Not specifying *why* a second sample is needed (e.g., contamination risk, insufficient initial quality).
Failing to clearly link the warrant to the correct section of the 2014 Act (25(10) vs 25(11)).
Using this form when the person consents voluntarily without formal arrest.
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