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Form 34.25 Search Warrant - Child Trafficking And Pornography Act 1998 Section 7
Form 34.25 is a Search Warrant issued under Section 7 of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998. It is used by the Courts Service of Ireland to authorise searches related to child trafficking or pornography investigations.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.25 Search Warrant - Child Trafficking And Pornography Act 1998 Section 7
Form 34.25 is a Search Warrant issued under Section 7 of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998. It is used by the Courts Service of Ireland to authorise searches related to child trafficking or pornography investigations.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the exact address or location to be searched.
- 2Leaving key details blank (e.g., address, description of items)
- 3Using vague legal language instead of quoting Section 7
- 4Submitting to the wrong court district
- 5Failing to attach supporting affidavit
Plain English
If a police officer or a child protection officer needs a court‑approved warrant to search a premises, computer or person for evidence of child trafficking or illegal porn, they complete this form. It tells the judge why the search is needed and what they are looking for.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be filed and approved before the search begins; there is no statutory filing deadline beyond that immediate timing requirement.
- 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 child trafficking or porn evidence.
- If the search involves a private dwelling, business premises, or electronic devices.
- When the investigation is under the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998, Section 7.
- For any search that could affect a child's safety or privacy.
- If you require a written warrant to present to a third party (e.g., landlord).
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Use this form or another form?
Emergency seizure of child pornography
Allows immediate seizure without prior warrant
✓ Verify urgency criteria first
Search of a public place unrelated to child offences
General search warrant under Criminal Law Act
✓ Not suitable for child trafficking cases
Application for a protection order for a child
Civil protection, not a search warrant
✓ Use separate family court forms
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be filed and approved before the search begins; there is no statutory filing deadline beyond that immediate timing requirement.
Before you submit
- 1Applicant name, rank and badge{number} entered correctly ✅
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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 34.25 is currently active and unchanged since the 2022 Courts Service form revision. No new amendments have been announced.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2022 revision date.
- Confirm the court registry address matches the jurisdiction of the search.
- Verify that Section 7 reference is still current legislation.
- Ensure the electronic signature field is available if filing via eCourts.
- Review any new guidance notes attached to the form download page.
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Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
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