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Form 34.41 Information For Search Warrant - Prevention Of Corruption (Amendment) Act 2001, Section 5(1) (As Substituted By Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 191(1))
Form 34.41 is a request for information to support a search warrant under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act 2001, as updated by the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It is used by the courts when a police or prosecuting authority seeks a warrant to search premises or seize assets in a corruption investigation.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.41 Information For Search Warrant - Prevention Of Corruption (Amendment) Act 2001, Section 5(1) (As Substituted By Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 191(1))
Form 34.41 is a request for information to support a search warrant under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act 2001, as updated by the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It is used by the courts when a police or prosecuting authority seeks a warrant to search premises or seize assets in a corruption investigation.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is leaving the legal basis (section citation) blank or incorrect.
- 2Missing statutory reference or section number
- 3Vague description of items to be seized
- 4Incorrect court jurisdiction selected
- 5Failure to attach supporting affidavit
Plain English
If the Gardaí need a court order to search a business or home for evidence of corruption, they fill out this form. It tells the judge why a search is justified and what they expect to find. The form is part of the formal legal process, not a routine tax or filing document.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be filed before the court hearing date set for the warrant application, typically within 48‑72 hours of the investigative decision to seek a search.
- 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
- Use when applying for a search warrant specifically for corruption offences.
- Do not use for general criminal searches unrelated to corruption.
- If the search involves a company, still use this form but attach corporate authorisation.
- When the investigation is under the Criminal Justice (Corruption) Act 2022, a separate supplemental form may be required.
- For overseas assets, a different international assistance form is needed.
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Use this form or another form?
General criminal search
Covers non‑corruption offences
✓ Verify offence type first
Company asset freeze
Freezing orders, not a search warrant
✓ Use only after a warrant is granted
International mutual legal assistance
Requests to foreign jurisdictions
✓ Confirm treaty provisions
Deadline or filing window
The form must be filed before the court hearing date set for the warrant application, typically within 48‑72 hours of the investigative decision to seek a search.
Before you submit
- 1All sections completed with block letters
- 2Correct statutory reference (Section 5(1) as substituted)
- 3Accurate address of premises to be searched
- 4List of items or categories to be seized
- 5Signed affidavit attached
- 6Gardaí officer’s badge number and contact details
- 7Court registry details (district or central)
- 8Copy of any prior authorisation (e.g., senior officer approval)
- 9Check for legibility before submission
- 10Retain a dated copy for records
How to file this form
- 1Prepare investigative dossier and draft the form.
- 2Complete each field, attach supporting affidavit and authorisations.
- 3Review for completeness and correct statutory citations.
- 4Submit in person to the court registry or upload via the Courts Service e‑filing portal.
- 5Obtain receipt or filing confirmation from the court.
- 6File a copy with the Gardaí internal records.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to corruption‑related searches; other offences need different forms.
- 2Electronic submission requires a Courts Service user account.
- 3No provision for attaching large digital evidence files; use separate annexes.
- 4The form does not itself grant a warrant; a judge’s order is required.
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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 34.41 remains current as of the latest Courts Service update in 2024. No major revisions have been announced since the 2006 amendment.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the statutory citation reflects the 2006 substitution (Section {191}(1)).
- Confirm the
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCStatutory reference (Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act 2001, Section 5(1)).
- SRCAmendment by Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 191(1).
- SRCSubmission method inferred from typical Courts Service e‑filing practice.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline window (48‑72 hours).
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific affidavit format requirements.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 5(1) of the 2001 Act with the 2006 substitution wording.
Using the form for non‑corruption offences.
Leaving the ‘items to be seized’ column vague or empty.
Submitting to the wrong court (district vs central).
Failing to attach the required affidavit.
Handwritten entries that are difficult to read.
Assuming electronic filing is optional when the court requires it.
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