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Form 31.15 Order Authorising Entry And Search - Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014, Section 35(7)

Form 31.15 is an Order Authorising Entry and Search under the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014, Section 35(7). It is used by a court to permit police or authorised officers to enter premises and search for forensic evidence or DNA material.

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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 31.15 Order Authorising Entry And Search - Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014, Section 35(7)

Form 31.15 is an Order Authorising Entry and Search under the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014, Section 35(7). It is used by a court to permit police or authorised officers to enter premises and search for forensic evidence or DNA material.

The form captures the location to be searched, the legal basis, the type of evidence sought, and any conditions or limits on the search.

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  • 1The most common mistake is forgetting the judge’s signature, which makes the order invalid.
  • 2Missing judge’s signature
  • 3Incorrect statutory reference
  • 4Wrong address or premises details
  • 5Failure to attach supporting investigation report

Plain English

If the police need to go into a house, business or other location to collect DNA or other forensic samples, they must get this court order first. The form records the details of the search and the legal authority behind it.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: It is filed before the search is carried out, usually after an investigation has identified a need for forensic sampling.
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Proceedings

3 items

Title of Proceedings

The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.

Requiredtext
Record Number

The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.

Requiredtext
Court and Office

The court and the office where the document is being filed.

Requiredtext

Substance

2 items

Relief or Information Sought

What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.

Requiredtext
Grounds and Exhibits

The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.

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Execution

1 items

Signature, Jurat or Service Details

Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.

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Form 31.15 is currently in force under the 2014 Act. No recent amendments have been published

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Quick Facts

A judge or authorised court officer completes the form on behalf of the State.
The form captures the location to be searched, the legal basis, the type of evidence sought, and any conditions or limits on the search.
It is filed before the search is carried out, usually after an investigation has identified a need for forensic sampling.
The completed form is filed with the relevant District Court or Circuit Court registry, either in person or by post to the court’s address. Some courts accept electronic filing via the Courts Service’s e-filing portal.
A valid order is required for the search to be lawful; an invalid or missing order can lead to evidence being excluded and possible legal challenges.
1. Gather the investigation details: address, description of premises, and evidence required. 2. Draft the order using the court’s template, filling in the statutory references and any conditions. 3. Have the order signed by the authorised judge or court officer. 4. Submit the original to the court registry and keep a copy for the investigating officers. 5. Provide the copy to the police team before they commence the search.

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19/10/25

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