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Form 34.37 Information For Search Warrant - Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997, Section 10(1) (As Substituted By Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 6(1)(A))
Form 34.37 provides the information required by a judge or magistrate to consider issuing a search warrant under the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 (as amended). It is used by law enforcement officers when they need to apply for a warrant in a criminal investigation.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.37 Information For Search Warrant - Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997, Section 10(1) (As Substituted By Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 6(1)(A))
Form 34.37 provides the information required by a judge or magistrate to consider issuing a search warrant under the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 (as amended). It is used by law enforcement officers when they need to apply for a warrant in a criminal investigation.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is failing to attach a sworn affidavit that backs up the information on the form.
- 2Leaving key details blank or vague
- 3Incorrect address or location description
- 4Missing supporting affidavit
- 5Submitting after the search has already begun
Plain English
If a Garda needs a court order to search a property or seize evidence, they fill out this form. It tells the court why they think a search is justified and what they expect to find. The form is then presented to a judge for approval.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be filed and the warrant granted before any entry or seizure takes place; there is no statutory time limit, but delays can jeopardise the investigation.
- 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‑issued search warrant for a criminal investigation.
- If the search involves a private dwelling, business premises or a vehicle.
- When the items to be seized are not covered by a standard seizure order.
- For investigations under the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 or its 2006 amendment.
- If you require a warrant that authorises entry at any time, not just during normal hours.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Routine vehicle stop
Simple seizure without court order
✓ Use only if no warrant needed
Search of a detained person’s person
Body search authority
✓ Different statutory basis
Electronic surveillance request
Authorisation for intercepting communications
✓ Separate legal test
Deadline or filing window
The form must be filed and the warrant granted before any entry or seizure takes place; there is no statutory time limit, but delays can jeopardise the investigation.
Before you submit
- 1All officer names and badge numbers entered correctly.
- 2Exact address of the premises, including postcode.
- 3Clear statement of the offence and statutory provision relied upon.
- 4List of items sought with sufficient detail.
- 5Affidavit signed and sworn before a commissioner or solicitor.
- 6Supporting surveillance logs attached.
- 7Form signed by the supervising officer.
- 8Copy retained for the case file.
- 9Submitted to the correct court registry.
- 10Receipt or filing reference recorded.
How to file this form
- 1Gather investigative notes, affidavits and any surveillance records.
- 2Complete Form 34.37 using block letters, filling every mandatory field.
- 3Attach the sworn affidavit and any supporting documents.
- 4Have the supervising officer sign the form.
- 5Deliver the form to the court clerk in person or upload via eCourt.
- 6Obtain the filing receipt or reference number.
- 7Wait for the judge’s decision before proceeding with the search.
Known limitations
- 1Form does not cover emergency ‘ex parte’ warrants; a separate emergency application is required.
- 2Only applicable to searches under the 1997 Act and its 2006 amendment.
- 3Electronic submission may not be accepted by all district courts.
- 4The form does not replace a separate warrant for electronic data interception.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the 2006 amendment reference.
- Check that the field for ‘Section of Act’ includes the latest subsection numbers.
- Verify the signature block includes space for both the officer and the supervising superintendent.
- Ensure any attached annexes are labelled according to the current numbering scheme.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCReference to Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 and 2006 amendment inferred from form description.
- SRCSubmission method (court clerk or eCourt) based on typical Courts Service filing practice.
- SRCRequirement for affidavit inferred from standard warrant application procedure.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact field layout and signature block details.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific deadline wording.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 34.37 with Form 34.30 (routine seizure).
Leaving the ‘time of search’ field blank, leading to a vague warrant.
Attaching the wrong version of the affidavit template.
Submitting the form after the search has already begun.
Using the form for electronic surveillance without the proper statutory reference.
Failing to include the full legal basis (section and subsection).
Mis‑spelling the address, causing the warrant to be issued for the wrong property.
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