34.12 Search Warrant - Firearms And Offensive Weapons Act, 1990 Section 15

What this form is for

• • Use when seeking a court‑authorised search for firearms or offensive weapons.
• • Do not use for general property searches unrelated to weapons.
• • If the search relates to explosives, a different statutory form applies.
• • When the search is part of a criminal trial, the same form is used but must be linked to the case file.
• • For emergency searches without prior notice, a separate urgent warrant form is required.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The warrant must be filed and signed before the police commence the search; any delay can render the operation unlawful.

Before you submit

• • Premises address is complete and accurate.
• • Statutory reference (Section 15) is correctly entered.
• • All authorised officers are named and signed.
• • Date and judge’s signature are present.
• • Form is printed clearly or uploaded in PDF format.
• • Copy retained for police records.
• • Submitted to the correct court registry.
• • Confirmation receipt obtained from the registry.

How to file this form

1. 1Prepare the draft using the latest Form 34.12 template.
2. 2Review details with the presiding judge.
3. 3Obtain the judge’s signature and date.
4. 4Submit the original to the court registry or upload via e‑Courts.
5. 5Collect the registry’s acknowledgment receipt.
6. 6Provide a copy to the requesting police unit.

Known limitations

• • Only applies to firearms and offensive weapons covered by the 1990 Act.
• • Cannot be used for searches outside the specified premises.
• • Electronic filing may not be available in all district courts.
• • Form does not include a section for attached evidence; attach separately.