34.21 Warrant Under Section 10 (2) - Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act, 1993

What this form is for

• • When you need a court‑authorised search for a sexual offence investigation.
• • When the investigation involves a protected location (home, school, care home).
• • When you must rely on Section 10(2) powers rather than a standard search warrant.
• • When the Crown Prosecutor requests a specific seizure of digital evidence.
• • When the request is made by a senior police officer rather than a junior officer.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The warrant must be signed by the judge and served before any search, seizure or examination begins. Delays can invalidate the operation.

Before you submit

• • All names spelled correctly.
• • Exact address of premises included.
• • Correct offence code and Section 10(2) citation.
• • Supporting affidavit attached and signed.
• • Investigating officer’s badge number entered.
• • Date of request matches the intended operation date.
• • Judge’s signature obtained.
• • Copy retained for the police file.
• • Form submitted to the correct court registry.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete the form on the Courts Service e‑filing portal or on paper.
2. 2Attach the supporting affidavit and any statutory declarations.
3. 3Submit the package to the court clerk at the appropriate registry.
4. 4Clerk forwards to a judge for signature.
5. 5Collect the signed warrant.
6. 6Distribute copies to the requesting officer and the police unit.

Known limitations

• • Only applicable to sexual offences covered by the 1993 Act.
• • Cannot be used for emergencies where immediate entry is required.
• • Requires a judge’s signature; not valid if signed by a magistrate.
• • Electronic filing may not be available in all districts.