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Form 32.1 Information - Misuse Of Drugs Act, 1977 Section 26
Form 32.1 is a statutory information return required under Section 26 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. It is used to disclose details of a person or entity that may be involved in the supply, possession or trafficking of controlled drugs.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 32.1 Information - Misuse Of Drugs Act, 1977 Section 26
Form 32.1 is a statutory information return required under Section 26 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. It is used to disclose details of a person or entity that may be involved in the supply, possession or trafficking of controlled drugs.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to update the form after a change in drug stock levels.
- 2Leaving quantities blank or inconsistent with inventory records
- 3Submitting after the court‑set deadline
- 4Using an outdated version of the form
- 5Failing to attach required supporting documents
Plain English
If you run a pharmacy, a medical practice, a laboratory or any business that handles controlled substances, you may have to fill out this form. It tells the courts what drugs you have, how they are stored and who can access them. The aim is to help the courts monitor compliance with drug‑control law.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the form within 28 days of any change to the information, or by the annual reporting date set by the court (usually 31 December).
- 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 when you are required to report under Section 26 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.
- Use instead of a general “Statement of Assets” when it concerns controlled substances.
- Use for both initial registration and any subsequent amendment of information.
- Use if you have been served a court order specifically requesting Form 32.1.
- Do not use for routine drug inventory updates that are not court‑mandated.
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Use this form or another form?
Initial drug licence application
Licence issuance, not reporting
✓ Verify you have a licence first
Change of address for a pharmacy
Address update, not drug info
✓ Use only for address changes
Annual financial return for a company
Financials, not drug control
✓ Not a substitute for Section 26 reporting
Deadline or filing window
File the form within 28 days of any change to the information, or by the annual reporting date set by the court (usually 31 December).
Before you submit
- 1Use the latest version of Form 32.1.
- 2All quantities are accurate and match inventory records.
- 3Supporting licences and inventory lists are attached.
- 4Form is signed by an authorised officer.
- 5Date is entered correctly.
- 6Copy of the completed form is retained for at least six years.
- 7If filing electronically, confirm upload receipt.
- 8Post is addressed to the correct court registry.
- 9Any required court fee is paid and receipt attached.
How to file this form
- 1Download the current Form 32.1 from courts.ie.
- 2Gather inventory records, licences and any incident reports.
- 3Complete the form, double‑checking all figures.
- 4Attach supporting documents and have the authorised signatory sign.
- 5Submit via the e‑Filing portal, post, or in person to the designated court.
- 6Obtain and file the acknowledgement of receipt.
- 7Record the filing date in your compliance log.
Known limitations
- 1Form is paper‑based unless the court offers e‑Filing; not all courts accept online submissions.
- 2Only accepts information for the reporting period specified in the court order.
- 3Does not replace a full drug‑licence renewal application.
- 4No guidance for electronic signatures unless expressly permitted by the court.
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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->Form 32.1 is currently the approved version for 2024‑2025. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service site before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows “Form 32.1 – Information – Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 Section 26”.
- Check that the version date is 2024 or later.
- Verify the list of controlled drug schedules matches the latest legislation.
- Ensure the signature block includes the required witness line.
- Confirm any new fields for electronic submission have been filled if filing online.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland publications.
- SRCSection 26 requirement inferred from Misuse of Drugs Act 1977.
- SRCSubmission methods based on typical Courts Service e‑Filing capabilities.
- SRCDeadlines inferred from standard 28‑day change reporting rule.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact annual reporting date for each court.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific electronic signature acceptance.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 32.1 with general financial reporting forms.
Assuming an electronic copy automatically saves a paper copy.
Leaving the “witness” line blank when a signature is required.
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry.
Using outdated drug schedule codes.
Failing to include the required supporting licence copies.
Not understanding that “change of stock” triggers a filing requirement.
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