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Form 34.47 Information - Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008, S. 75(8)
Form 34.47 is used to provide information required under Section 75(8) of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008. It is typically filed by courts or authorities when Irish law enforcement needs to share or request assistance with another jurisdiction.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.47 Information - Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008, S. 75(8)
Form 34.47 is used to provide information required under Section 75(8) of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008. It is typically filed by courts or authorities when Irish law enforcement needs to share or request assistance with another jurisdiction.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is leaving the case reference blank, which stalls the whole request.
- 2Missing case reference numbers
- 3Incorrect jurisdiction details
- 4Omitting required supporting documents
- 5Sending to the wrong address or portal
Plain English
This form is a way for Irish courts to tell another country what they need for a criminal case, or to give details back after helping. Think of it as an official request or report that follows a specific law.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the form within the time‑limit specified by the requesting authority, usually within 30 days of the request, unless an extension is granted.
- 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 request under Section 75(8) is made by a foreign authority.
- When Irish authorities need to send assistance details back to another state.
- If the request involves evidence, witness statements, or forensic reports.
- When the request is not covered by any other mutual‑assistance form.
- For any follow‑up information after the initial request has been processed.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Request for evidence from abroad
Specific to evidence collection
✓ Verify if the request is for evidence only
Arrest warrant assistance
Used for extradition‑type requests
✓ Check if the case falls under extradition rather than mutual assistance
General cooperation request
Broad cooperation, not limited to Section 75(8)
✓ Confirm the legal basis before using
Deadline or filing window
File the form within the time‑limit specified by the requesting authority, usually within 30 days of the request, unless an extension is granted.
Before you submit
- 1Case reference number entered correctly
- 2All parties' full names and addresses listed
- 3Jurisdiction and legal basis cited accurately
- 4Supporting documents attached and labelled
- 5Form signed by an authorized court officer
- 6Date entered matches the day of submission
- 7Correct submission method (e‑filing or recorded post) selected
- 8Copy retained for your records
- 9Recipient address or portal details double‑checked
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 34.47 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all mandatory fields in black ink or typed.
- 3Attach required documents (evidence lists, translation, etc.).
- 4Have the authorised officer sign and date the form.
- 5Upload to the Courts Service e‑filing portal or mail via recorded delivery.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement of receipt.
- 7File a copy in the case file for future reference.
Known limitations
- 1Form only covers requests under Section 75(8); other sections need different forms.
- 2Electronic submission requires a Courts Service account.
- 3International language translations must be provided separately.
- 4The form does not accept handwritten amendments after signing.
Field map
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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 34.47 is currently the active version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced this year.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 revision date.
- Confirm the correct court district code is listed.
- Verify the signature block includes the updated officer title.
- Ensure any new attachment checklist items are completed.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and title taken from user input.
- SRCAgency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form header.
- SRCSection 75(8) reference derived from Act name.
- SRCSubmission methods based on typical Courts Service practice.
- SRCDeadlines inferred from common mutual‑assistance timelines.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact 30‑day deadline.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: e‑filing portal availability for this specific form.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 75(8) with other sections of the Act.
Using the wrong form for a simple evidence request.
Leaving the ‘date of request’ field blank.
Sending the form to the general courts address instead of the Mutual Assistance Unit.
Failing to attach required translations.
Unclear whether a digital signature is accepted.
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