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Form 34.13 Information For Search Warrant - Broadcasting Act, 1990 Section 14
Form 34.13 is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to provide information required for a search warrant under Section 14 of the Broadcasting Act 1990. It is completed when a court is asked to authorise a search of broadcasting equipment or premises.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.13 Information For Search Warrant - Broadcasting Act, 1990 Section 14
Form 34.13 is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to provide information required for a search warrant under Section 14 of the Broadcasting Act 1990. It is completed when a court is asked to authorise a search of broadcasting equipment or premises.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is leaving the legal basis (Section 14) vague or incomplete.
- 2Incorrect address or premises details
- 3Missing statutory reference to Section 14
- 4Unauthorised signatures
- 5Failure to attach supporting affidavits
Plain English
If a regulator or law enforcement agency needs a court order to search a radio, TV or online broadcast operation, they fill out this form. It tells the judge why the search is needed and what will be looked at.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be filed before any search is carried out; there is no fixed calendar deadline, but the court must receive it in time to consider the warrant request.
- 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 warrant under the Broadcasting Act 1990 is required.
- For investigations targeting broadcast transmitters, studios or online streaming setups.
- If the search relates specifically to offences listed in Section 14.
- When the regulator or Garda needs to present evidence to a court.
- Instead of a general search warrant form, which lacks the broadcasting‑specific fields.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General criminal investigation
Lacks broadcasting‑specific sections
✓ Verify the investigation falls under the Broadcasting Act
Form 34.01 (General Search Warrant)
Data protection breach
Focuses on personal data, not broadcast equipment
✓ Use only for GDPR‑related searches
Form 31.05 (Data Protection Search)
Customs seizure
Tailored to customs goods
✓ Not suitable for broadcasting matters
Deadline or filing window
The form must be filed before any search is carried out; there is no fixed calendar deadline, but the court must receive it in time to consider the warrant request.
Before you submit
- 1Address matches the property title records.
- 2Exact description of broadcasting equipment included.
- 3Statutory basis (Section 14) clearly stated.
- 4All supporting affidavits attached and signed.
- 5Officer’s full name, rank, and contact details entered.
- 6Signature and date are present.
- 7Form is printed on plain A4 paper, legible and unaltered.
- 8Copy retained for internal records.
- 9Correct court registry address used.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare a draft statement of why the search is needed under Section 14.
- 2Collect supporting affidavits and evidence documents.
- 3Complete each field on Form 34.13, double‑checking details.
- 4Sign the form and attach the affidavits.
- 5Deliver the package to the District Court registry (in person or by post).
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the court clerk.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to searches under the Broadcasting Act 1990.
- 2Cannot be used for unrelated criminal investigations.
- 3Requires a judge’s approval before any search can proceed.
- 4The form does not include electronic filing; paper submission is required.
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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 34.13 remains the current version as of 2024; no major revisions have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 revision date.
- Confirm the Section 14 reference field is present.
- Verify the signature block includes the officer’s rank and badge number.
- Ensure there is a place for supporting affidavits.
- Review any new guidance notes attached to the form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland listings.
- SRCReference to Broadcasting Act 1990 Section 14 inferred from form name.
- SRCTypical filing process based on standard Irish court procedures.
- SRCSignature and affidavit requirements assumed from similar search warrant forms.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline timing and electronic filing availability.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 34.13 with the generic Form 34.01.
Leaving the statutory reference blank or citing the wrong section.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Submitting electronic copies instead of the required paper version.
Forgetting to attach the supporting affidavit.
Incorrectly spelling the broadcast service’s name.
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