Official form guide
Form 34.14 Search Warrant - Broadcasting Act, 1990 Section 14
Form 34.14 is a Search Warrant under Section 14 of the Broadcasting Act 1990. It is used by the courts to authorise a search of premises or equipment related to broadcasting offences.
Need help with Form 34.14 Search Warrant - Broadcasting Act, 1990 Section 14?
Open it in the AI Editor for field guidance, checks, and PDF export.
Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.14 Search Warrant - Broadcasting Act, 1990 Section 14
Form 34.14 is a Search Warrant under Section 14 of the Broadcasting Act 1990. It is used by the courts to authorise a search of premises or equipment related to broadcasting offences.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is sending the warrant to the search team before the judge has signed it.
- 2Incorrect legal citation (Section number)
- 3Wrong address or description of premises
- 4Missing supporting affidavit
- 5Failure to obtain the signed warrant before the search
Plain English
If a regulator or law enforcement agency needs to inspect a radio, TV or online broadcast operation for a possible breach, they apply for this warrant. The court then decides whether the search can go ahead.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be signed and served before any search takes place; there is no statutory filing deadline beyond that immediate requirement.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
AI co-pilot
Fill it faster. Catch mistakes before you file.
What this form is for
- When a search is needed under Section 14 of the Broadcasting Act 1990.
- For investigations involving radio, TV or online broadcasters.
- If the search relates to suspected illegal transmission or content.
- When the authority seeking the warrant is ComReg or Gardaí.
- Not for civil inspections or routine compliance checks.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Routine compliance check
Used for non‑search inspections
✓ Verify if a search is actually required
Seizure of equipment without search
Issued after a warrant is executed
✓ Ensure a valid warrant exists first
Appeal against a search warrant
Submitted to the High Court
✓ Only after a warrant has been issued
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be signed and served before any search takes place; there is no statutory filing deadline beyond that immediate requirement.
Before you submit
- 1Correct court name and registry address
- 2Accurate description of premises and equipment
- 3Exact citation of Section 14, Broadcasting Act 1990
- 4All supporting affidavits attached
- 5Signature of the judge or magistrate
- 6Date of issue filled in
- 7Copy retained for execution team
- 8No stray marks or erasures
- 9Form printed on official court paper
How to file this form
- 1Prepare supporting affidavit(s).
- 2Complete Form 34.14 with all required details.
- 3Have the applicant sign the form.
- 4Present the form to the judge at the District Court registry.
- 5Obtain the judge’s signature and official seal.
- 6Collect the signed warrant and distribute copies to authorised officers.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to broadcasting matters under the 1990 Act.
- 2Does not cover internet content regulated under later legislation.
- 3Requires a judge’s signature; cannot be issued by a clerk.
- 4Must be used in the jurisdiction of the issuing court.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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.
Almost done reviewing the fields?
Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 34.14 is currently the latest version issued by the Courts Service; no recent amendments have been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form bears the current 2024 court seal.
- Check that the reference to Section 14 is still accurate.
- Verify the court registry address matches the latest Courts Service directory.
- Ensure any attached affidavits use the updated template.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service cataloguenot confirmed in official source
- SRCReference to Broadcasting Act 1990, Section 14not confirmed in official source
- SRCTypical issuing authority (ComReg/Gardaí)not confirmed in official source
- SRCFiling location (District Court registry)not confirmed in official source
- SRCRequirement for judge’s signaturenot confirmed in official source
- SRCNo recent amendment noticenot confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 14 with other sections of the Broadcasting Act.
Using a civil inspection form instead of the warrant.
Submitting the form to the wrong court registry.
Leaving the ‘date of issue’ blank.
Failing to attach the required affidavit.
Assuming a verbal order replaces the written warrant.
Source transparency
Copyright & Licensing — Irish Government Forms
BrieflyGo links to and explains official public form sources. We are not a government agency, and this page is for general form guidance, not legal advice.
Understand the agreement before you sign it.
Review risky clauses in plain English, fix the document, and keep it moving toward signature.