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Form 32.2 Search Warrant - Misuse Of Drugs Act, 1977 Section 26
Form 32.2 is a Search Warrant under Section 26 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. It is used by a court to authorise a police or garda search for controlled substances.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 32.2 Search Warrant - Misuse Of Drugs Act, 1977 Section 26
Form 32.2 is a Search Warrant under Section 26 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. It is used by a court to authorise a police or garda search for controlled substances.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is an inaccurate address, which can invalidate the warrant.
- 2Incorrect address or location details
- 3Missing supporting affidavit
- 4Wrong statutory reference cited
- 5Unclear description of suspected drugs
Plain English
If the gardaí need a court order to search a property for illegal drugs, they fill out this form. It tells the judge why the search is needed and what they expect to find.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be filed and signed by a judge before the planned search time; there is no fixed calendar deadline, but timing is critical.
- 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 need a court‑authorised search for controlled drugs under the 1977 Act.
- Do not use for non‑drug related searches – other warrant forms apply.
- If the search is for a vehicle only, consider the specific vehicle search warrant form.
- When the search involves a residential dwelling, this form remains appropriate.
- If the request is for a search outside Ireland, a different jurisdictional form is required.
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Search of a vehicle
Tailored to transport assets
✓ Verify vehicle registration details first
Non‑drug related search
Covers other offences
✓ Confirm the correct statutory basis
Urgent emergency search
Faster approval process
✓ Ensure emergency criteria are met
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be filed and signed by a judge before the planned search time; there is no fixed calendar deadline, but timing is critical.
Before you submit
- 1Location address matches official property records.
- 2All suspected drug types are listed with correct legal classifications.
- 3Supporting affidavit attached and signed.
- 4Supervising officer’s signature present.
- 5Form completed in block letters, no blanks.
- 6Correct court registry selected.
- 7Judge’s signature obtained before the search.
- 8Copy retained for internal records.
- 9Secure delivery method confirmed.
How to file this form
- 1Collect all relevant intelligence and evidence.
- 2Draft the supporting affidavit.
- 3Complete Form 32.2, filling each field accurately.
- 4Obtain the supervising officer’s signature.
- 5Deliver the form to the District Court registry.
- 6Judge reviews and signs the warrant.
- 7Collect the signed warrant and distribute to the search team.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to searches under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977.
- 2Does not cover searches for other controlled substances introduced after 1977.
- 3Requires a judge’s signature; cannot be self‑executed.
- 4Electronic submission may be limited to certain courts.
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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 32.2 is currently in use with no recent amendments reported. Check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the current year.
- Confirm the statutory reference still reads Section 26, Misuse of Drugs Act 1977.
- Verify any new signature fields for electronic submission.
- Review the checklist for required supporting affidavits.
- Ensure the court registry contact details are up to date.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland listingsnot confirmed in official source
- SRCSection 26 reference from Misuse of Drugs Act 1977not confirmed in official source
- SRCSubmission method (court registry)not confirmed in official source
- SRCSignature requirementsnot confirmed in official source
- SRCDeadline description (no fixed date)not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 26 with other sections of the Act.
Using the wrong form for vehicle‑only searches.
Leaving the ‘special conditions’ box blank when conditions exist.
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry.
Assuming electronic submission is accepted everywhere.
Failing to attach the supporting affidavit.
Incorrectly spelling drug names, leading to classification errors.
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