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Form 34.42 Search Warrant - Prevention Of Corruption (Amendment) Act 2001, Section 5(1) (As Substituted By Section 191(1) Of The Criminal Justice Act 2006)
Form 34.42 is a Search Warrant application under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act 2001, as amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It is used by authorised officials to request a court order to search premises or seize evidence related to suspected corruption offences.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.42 Search Warrant - Prevention Of Corruption (Amendment) Act 2001, Section 5(1) (As Substituted By Section 191(1) Of The Criminal Justice Act 2006)
Form 34.42 is a Search Warrant application under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act 2001, as amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2006. It is used by authorised officials to request a court order to search premises or seize evidence related to suspected corruption offences.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the precise legal basis for the search.
- 2Missing statutory citation or incorrect section reference
- 3Vague description of items to be seized
- 4Submitting after the search has already begun
- 5Failure to attach supporting affidavit
Plain English
If a police officer or a regulator thinks someone may be hiding corrupt money or documents, they fill out this form to ask a judge for permission to search. The form tells the court why the search is needed and what they hope to find.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be approved by the court before any physical search commences; there is no fixed calendar deadline, but the application should be filed as soon as reasonable suspicion is established.
- 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 seeking a warrant specifically for corruption investigations under the 2001 amendment.
- When the search relates to assets, documents or records linked to a public official.
- When the investigation is led by the DPP or Gardaí with statutory authority.
- When the warrant must reference Section 5(1) of the amendment Act.
- When a court‑issued search order is required before entry or seizure.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General criminal investigation
Used for non‑corruption offences
✓ Verify the offence type before using 34.42
Form 34.41 Search Warrant (General)
Financial investigation under the Criminal Assets Bureau
Focuses on asset freezing rather than search
✓ Use CAB form if only asset restraint is needed
Emergency search without prior warrant
Limited to urgent situations
✓ Ensure emergency criteria are met before bypassing 34.42
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be approved by the court before any physical search commences; there is no fixed calendar deadline, but the application should be filed as soon as reasonable suspicion is established.
Before you submit
- 1All investigative details are accurate and up‑to‑date.
- 2Correct statutory section (Section 5(1) as substituted) is cited.
- 3Target address and description are complete.
- 4List of items to be seized is specific.
- 5Supporting affidavit signed and attached.
- 6Form signed by authorised officer with rank and badge number.
- 7Correct court registry selected.
- 8If filing electronically, PDFs are clear and under 5 MB each.
- 9Confirmation receipt saved in case file.
How to file this form
- 1Draft the supporting affidavit and have it sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths.
- 2Complete Form 34.42, entering all required details.
- 3Attach the affidavit and any supplemental evidence.
- 4Submit the original to the appropriate court registry in person or via e‑filing.
- 5Obtain a filing receipt or docket number.
- 6Notify the investigative team that the warrant is pending approval.
- 7Once approved, collect the court‑issued warrant and proceed with the search.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only valid for corruption cases under the specified amendment.
- 2Cannot be used for civil investigations or unrelated criminal matters.
- 3Electronic submission may not be available in all courts.
- 4The form does not include a section for witness protection details.
- 5Only authorised officers may sign; junior staff must seek approval.
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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 34.42 remains in force under the 2001 amendment as substituted by the 2006 Criminal Justice Act. No recent redesign has been published, but always verify the latest version on the Courts Service website.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the 2006 amendment reference.
- Check that the court registry field matches the current district court list.
- Verify any electronic filing instructions reflect the latest e‑filing portal URL.
- Ensure space for supporting affidavit attachment is still present.
- Review the signature block for any updated officer rank requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input
- SRCLegislation reference (Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act 2001, Section 5(1) as substituted by Criminal Justice Act 2006) inferred from form name
- SRCRoles of senior police/DPP inferred from typical warrant authority in Irish law
- SRCFiling location (court registry) inferred from standard practice for search warrants
- SRCElectronic filing availability inferred from Courts Service e‑filing portal
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact layout of the form fields
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific deadline windows
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 34.42 with the general search warrant (Form 34.41).
Leaving the legal basis field blank or citing the wrong act.
Submitting the form after the search has already started.
Attaching an unsigned affidavit.
Choosing the wrong court registry for the jurisdiction.
Using an outdated PDF version that lacks the latest amendment reference.
Failing to specify the exact items or documents sought.
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