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Form 34.21 Warrant Under Section 10 (2) - Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act, 1993
Form 34.21 is a Warrant under Section 10(2) of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993. It is used by a court to authorise a search, seizure or examination related to a sexual offence investigation.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.21 Warrant Under Section 10 (2) - Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act, 1993
Form 34.21 is a Warrant under Section 10(2) of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993. It is used by a court to authorise a search, seizure or examination related to a sexual offence investigation.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the warrant after the police have already entered the premises.
- 2Leaving key details (address, name) blank
- 3Using the wrong section of the Act
- 4Submitting after the search has begun
- 5Failing to attach the supporting affidavit
Plain English
This is a paper the judge signs to let the police go into a house, take evidence or question someone in a sexual offence case. You’ll only see it if you’re a police officer, a solicitor or a person named in the investigation.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be signed by the judge and served before any search, seizure or examination begins. Delays can invalidate the operation.
- 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 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.
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Use this form or another form?
Routine property search
Simpler offence, no sexual offence provision
✓ Confirm offence type first
Form 34.20 (Standard Search Warrant)
Examination of a person
Need to compel testimony or medical exam
✓ Verify need for personal examination
Seizure of electronic data only
Focused on digital evidence
✓ Check if data can be preserved without full search
Form 34.23 (Data Preservation Order)
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
- 1All names spelled correctly.
- 2Exact address of premises included.
- 3Correct offence code and Section 10(2) citation.
- 4Supporting affidavit attached and signed.
- 5Investigating officer’s badge number entered.
- 6Date of request matches the intended operation date.
- 7Judge’s signature obtained.
- 8Copy retained for the police file.
- 9Form submitted to the correct court registry.
How to file this form
- 1Complete the form on the Courts Service e‑filing portal or on paper.
- 2Attach the supporting affidavit and any statutory declarations.
- 3Submit the package to the court clerk at the appropriate registry.
- 4Clerk forwards to a judge for signature.
- 5Collect the signed warrant.
- 6Distribute copies to the requesting officer and the police unit.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to sexual offences covered by the 1993 Act.
- 2Cannot be used for emergencies where immediate entry is required.
- 3Requires a judge’s signature; not valid if signed by a magistrate.
- 4Electronic filing may not be available in all districts.
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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 34.21 is still the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but always verify the latest PDF on the Courts Service website.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 revision date.
- Confirm the statutory reference still reads Section 10(2).
- Verify the court registry address matches the current district court list.
- Ensure the signature block includes space for a digital signature if filing electronically.
- Review any new guidance notes attached to the form on the Courts Service site.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and title taken from user input.
- SRCSection 10(2) reference inferred from the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993.
- SRCProcedural steps based on typical Courts Service filing practice.
- SRCNo official source confirmed for e‑filing availabilitynoted as inferred.
- SRCRisk list derived from common procedural pitfalls in warrant applications.
- SRCAll other details marked as not confirmed in official source where appropriate.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 10(2) with Section 10(1) powers.
Submitting to the wrong court registry.
Leaving the ‘date of issue’ blank, causing timing disputes.
Failing to attach the supporting affidavit.
Using an outdated PDF version of the form.
Assuming an electronic signature is acceptable without confirmation.
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