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Form 34.33 Information For Search Warrant - European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 Section 25(4)(B)
Form 34.33 provides the information required to support a search warrant under Section 25(4)(B) of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003. It is used when a court needs detailed justification to authorise a search linked to a European Arrest Warrant.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.33 Information For Search Warrant - European Arrest Warrant Act 2003 Section 25(4)(B)
Form 34.33 provides the information required to support a search warrant under Section 25(4)(B) of the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003. It is used when a court needs detailed justification to authorise a search linked to a European Arrest Warrant.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the exact EAW reference, which will cause the warrant to be rejected.
- 2Leaving the EAW reference number blank
- 3Incorrect address of the premises to be searched
- 4Failing to attach required supporting documents
- 5Submitting after the search has already begun
Plain English
If the police want to search a property or person because of a European Arrest Warrant, they must fill out this form. It tells the judge why the search is necessary and what evidence they expect to find. The form is a formal request that the court will review before granting a warrant.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be filed before any search is undertaken; there is no fixed calendar deadline, but the request should be made as soon as the need is identified.
- 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 European Arrest Warrant is active and a search is needed to locate the person or evidence.
- If the search relates to an offence covered by the EAW Act 2003.
- When the investigating officer requires a court‑issued warrant rather than a police‑issued search order.
- If the location to be searched is not a private dwelling already covered by other statutes.
- When supporting documentation (affidavit, surveillance report) must be attached to the warrant application.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
No EAW but domestic arrest – Form 34.31
Different legal basis
✓ Verify the offence is non‑EU
Search of a vehicle only – Form 34.35
Simpler description required
✓ Confirm vehicle registration details
Emergency entry without warrant – Form 34.40
No court approval needed
✓ Ensure danger to life or serious injury
Deadline or filing window
The form must be filed before any search is undertaken; there is no fixed calendar deadline, but the request should be made as soon as the need is identified.
Before you submit
- 1EAW reference number entered correctly.
- 2Exact address of premises typed without abbreviations.
- 3All required annexes attached (affidavit, evidence summary).
- 4Signature of the authorised officer included.
- 5Date of application matches the day of filing.
- 6Form completed on the current version (check revision date).
- 7PDF file size under the Courts Service limit (usually 10 MB).
- 8Confirmation receipt saved after e‑filing.
How to file this form
- 1Log in to the Courts Service e‑filing portal with your Garda credentials.
- 2Select ‘New Criminal Application’ and choose Form 34.33.
- 3Upload the completed PDF and any supporting documents.
- 4Enter the court registry details where the warrant is to be heard.
- 5Submit and record the filing reference number.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable for searches linked to a European Arrest Warrant.
- 2Does not cover emergency or exigent circumstance entries.
- 3Requires a judge’s approval; the form alone does not grant authority.
- 4Electronic submission may be unavailable for some regional courts.
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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.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest revision date.
- Confirm the reference to Section 25(4)(B) is still current.
- Verify any required annexes are listed in the latest guidance.
- Ensure the electronic filing format matches the Courts Service e‑filing specifications.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided data.
- SRCSection 25(4)(B) reference inferred from the Act’s search‑warrant provisions.
- SRCFiling method (e‑filing portal) inferred from standard Courts Service practice.
- SRCRequirement for EAW reference inferred from the Act’s focus on European warrants.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact annex list and PDF size limit.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific deadline wording.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 34.33 with the standard arrest warrant form (34.31).
Leaving the EAW reference blank or using an old number.
Submitting the form after the search has already started.
Attaching irrelevant documents that delay the judge’s review.
Using a printed copy of an outdated version of the form.
Failing to include the precise legal basis (Section 25(4)(B)).
Incorrectly entering the court’s filing code.
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