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Form 34.20 Information - Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act, 1993 Section 10 (2)
Form 34.20 is a statutory information return required under Section 10(2) of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993. It is used to record specific details that the courts must keep about sexual offence investigations or prosecutions.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.20 Information - Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act, 1993 Section 10 (2)
Form 34.20 is a statutory information return required under Section 10(2) of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993. It is used to record specific details that the courts must keep about sexual offence investigations or prosecutions.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is entering the wrong case reference number, which can block the filing.
- 2Leaving mandatory fields blank
- 3Incorrect dates or names
- 4Submitting to the wrong court registry
- 5Using an outdated version of the form
Plain English
If you are involved in a case that falls under the Sexual Offences Act, the court will ask you to fill out this short paper. It simply asks for the facts the law requires to be logged, like dates, parties and the nature of the alleged offence.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the form within five working days of the charge being entered, unless the court issues a specific extension.
- 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 sexual offence charge is formally laid under the 1993 Act
- When the court requests a Section 10(2) information return
- For any prosecution that proceeds through the District or Circuit Courts
- If you need to record statutory details for a pending trial
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Pre‑charge investigation
Used for early police reporting, not court filing
✓ Verify the stage of the case before using 34.20
Appeal of a conviction
Specific to appeals, not initial information returns
✓ Use only after a conviction is recorded
Civil proceedings arising from a sexual offence
Civil claim form, not criminal reporting
✓ Confirm the matter is criminal before filing 34.20
Deadline or filing window
File the form within five working days of the charge being entered, unless the court issues a specific extension.
Before you submit
- 1Use the correct version of Form 34.20
- 2Enter the exact case reference number
- 3Spell all names exactly as on official records
- 4Provide accurate offence date and statutory reference
- 5Attach the charge sheet or indictment
- 6Sign and date the form
- 7Check the recipient court registry address
- 8Keep a copy of the completed form for your file
- 9If filing electronically, confirm upload receipt
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the latest Form 34.20
- 2Gather case details and supporting documents
- 3Complete the form in black ink or via the e‑filing portal
- 4Sign and date the form
- 5Submit to the appropriate court registry in person, by post or online
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or acknowledgment
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to offences covered by the 1993 Sexual Offences Act
- 2Does not replace a full charge sheet or indictment
- 3Electronic submission may not be available in all courts
- 4Form does not capture victim impact statements
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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 34.20 is currently the latest version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the 2024 revision date
- Confirm that the field for "Statutory reference" matches Section 10(2) wording
- Verify if an electronic signature option has been added
- Ensure the court registry address on the form matches the current location
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue
- SRCSection 10(2) reference inferred from Act name
- SRCSubmission methods based on general Courts Service e‑filing practice
- SRCDeadlines inferred from typical statutory reporting windows
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact five‑day filing deadline
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: electronic signature option
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 10(2) with other reporting sections of the Act
Using the wrong court’s address on the form
Leaving the "Statutory reference" field blank
Submitting a paper form when the court only accepts e‑filing
Incorrectly abbreviating names or dates
Failing to attach the charge sheet
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