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Form 34.10 Search Warrant - Video Recordings Act, 1989 Section 25
Form 34.10 is a court‑issued Search Warrant under Section 25 of the Video Recordings Act 1989. It authorises law enforcement to search premises for video recordings that may breach the Act.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.10 Search Warrant - Video Recordings Act, 1989 Section 25
Form 34.10 is a court‑issued Search Warrant under Section 25 of the Video Recordings Act 1989. It authorises law enforcement to search premises for video recordings that may breach the Act.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the judge’s signature, which invalidates the warrant.
- 2Incorrect address or description of premises
- 3Missing judge’s signature or date
- 4Wrong statutory reference (e.g., citing the wrong section)
- 5Failing to provide a copy to the Gardaí
Plain English
If the police need to seize illegal video material, a judge signs this form to give them legal permission. The warrant tells them what to look for, where, and for how long they can stay.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be signed and issued before the search begins; there is no statutory filing deadline beyond that immediate timing.
- 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
- When a search is specifically for video recordings that may breach the 1989 Act.
- When a judge’s authority is required to seize material as evidence.
- When the search is conducted by Gardaí under court direction.
- When the investigation relates to illegal distribution or possession of recordings.
- When the search location is a private residence or business premises.
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Use this form or another form?
Search for non‑video evidence
Covers other types of evidence
✓ Verify the nature of the evidence first
Form 34.05 Search Warrant – General
Emergency seizure without prior warrant
Used only in urgent situations
✓ Confirm emergency criteria
Application for a production order
Requests documents without a search
✓ Use when no physical entry is needed
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be signed and issued before the search begins; there is no statutory filing deadline beyond that immediate timing.
Before you submit
- 1Case reference number entered correctly
- 2Full address of premises included
- 3Specific items to be seized listed
- 4Statutory citation matches Section 25
- 5Judge’s signature and date present
- 6Court seal affixed (if required)
- 7Copy made for Gardaí
- 8Original filed with court registry or uploaded
- 9Form version checked against latest online version
How to file this form
- 1Prepare draft with investigation details.
- 2Present draft to the judge for review.
- 3Obtain judge’s signature and date.
- 4Make two copies – one for the court, one for Gardaí.
- 5Submit the original to the district court registry or upload via e‑filing.
- 6Confirm receipt with the court clerk.
- 7Provide Gardaí with their copy before the search.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to video recordings covered by the 1989 Act.
- 2Cannot be used for searches outside Irish jurisdiction.
- 3Requires a judge’s prior approval; not a self‑issued warrant.
- 4Electronic submission may be unavailable in some rural 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 34.10 is currently active and unchanged since the last amendment in 2022. Check the Courts Service website for any future updates.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows ‘Section 25 Video Recordings Act 1989’.
- Check that the judge’s signature line includes the current court seal.
- Verify the date fields use the DD/MM/YYYY format.
- Ensure the electronic version is the latest PDF from the Courts Service portal.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed.
- SRCSection 25 reference from Video Recordings Act 1989confirmed.
- SRCSubmission methods (in‑person or e‑filing)not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSignature requirementsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCLatest amendment date 2022not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 25 with other sections of the Video Recordings Act.
Leaving the ‘date of issue’ blank, leading to an invalid warrant.
Using an older form version that lacks the current court seal.
Failing to specify the exact items to be seized.
Assuming the warrant can be issued by a senior officer without a judge.
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry.
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