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Form 34.1 Information For Search Warrant - Criminal Justice (Theft And Fraud Offences) Act 2001, Section 48(2) (As Substituted By Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 192(1)(A))
Form 34.1 is used by the Courts Service of Ireland to gather information required for a search warrant under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, as amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It is completed by a gardaí officer or prosecutor before a judge can issue a warrant.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.1 Information For Search Warrant - Criminal Justice (Theft And Fraud Offences) Act 2001, Section 48(2) (As Substituted By Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 192(1)(A))
Form 34.1 is used by the Courts Service of Ireland to gather information required for a search warrant under the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, as amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It is completed by a gardaí officer or prosecutor before a judge can issue a warrant.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is leaving the legal basis (section reference) blank or wrong.
- 2Missing or incorrect legal citation
- 3Wrong address or description of premises
- 4Insufficient detail about items to be seized
- 5Failure to attach supporting affidavit
Plain English
If a police officer needs a court order to search a property for evidence of theft or fraud, they fill out this form. It tells the judge why the search is justified and what they expect to find.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed calendar deadline, but the form must be filed before the judge signs the warrant—typically within a few days of the investigative decision.
- 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 seeking a search warrant for theft or fraud offences under the 2001 Act.
- Do not use for non‑theft crimes such as assault or drug offences.
- If the search relates to a civil matter, a different court order form is required.
- When the search involves a commercial premises, ensure the inventory list is attached.
- Use this form after a gardaí investigation has identified probable cause.
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Search for drugs
Covers Controlled Substances Act searches
✓ Verify offence type first
Civil injunction for property access
Civil procedure, not criminal
✓ Use only for civil cases
Emergency entry without warrant
Applies when imminent loss of evidence
✓ Confirm emergency criteria
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed calendar deadline, but the form must be filed before the judge signs the warrant—typically within a few days of the investigative decision.
Before you submit
- 1All offender and location details are correct.
- 2Legal citation (Section 48(2) as substituted) is entered.
- 3Supporting affidavit signed and dated.
- 4Inventory of items to be seized attached.
- 5Signature of the authorised gardaí officer.
- 6Form printed clearly or PDF is legible.
- 7Submitted through the correct court registry.
- 8Copy retained for the case file.
- 9Confirmation receipt from the court saved.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare supporting affidavit and inventory list.
- 2Complete Form 34.1 on the Courts Service e‑filing portal.
- 3Upload all attachments as PDF files.
- 4Review for completeness and correct citations.
- 5Submit and note the electronic receipt number.
- 6If filing in person, deliver printed form and attachments to the court registry.
- 7Obtain a stamped copy as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form only covers theft and fraud offences; other crimes require different forms.
- 2Electronic submission may not be accepted by all district courts yet.
- 3The form does not include a field for multiple premises – separate forms are needed.
- 4No built‑in validation for inventory quantities; must be checked manually.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the section reference reflects the 2006 substitution (Section 192(1)(A)).
- Check that the latest court e‑filing guidelines are applied.
- Verify the required supporting affidavit format.
- Ensure the inventory list template matches the current version.
- Review any recent practice directions from the Courts Service.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service publication list.
- SRCReference to Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, Section 48(2) as substituted by Criminal Justice Act{2006}, Section 192(1)(A). not confirmed in official source for exact wording of instructions.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 48(2) with Section 192(1)(A) citations.
Leaving the ‘date of investigation’ field blank.
Attaching the wrong version of the inventory list.
Submitting the form to the wrong district court.
Using an electronic signature where a wet signature is required.
Assuming the form covers drug‑related searches.
Failing to include a sworn affidavit.
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