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Form 34.48 Information For Order Under Section 75(10)(B) Only - Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008, S. 75(8)
This form is used when applying for an Order under Section 75(10)(B) of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008. It specifically relates to the requirements laid out in Section 75(8) of that Act.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.48 Information For Order Under Section 75(10)(B) Only - Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008, S. 75(8)
This form is used when applying for an Order under Section 75(10)(B) of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008. It specifically relates to the requirements laid out in Section 75(8) of that Act.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to specify that this is 'Only' for Order under Section 75(10)(B).
- 2Failing to cite S. 75(8) correctly.
- 3Missing essential details required by Section 75(10)(B).
- 4Submitting without a signature/date if required.
- 5Using this form when another section of the Act applies instead.
Plain English
Think of this as a detailed information sheet you give to the Courts Service when asking for help from another jurisdiction under Irish law. It supports an official request for 'Mutual Assistance' between countries. You use it when specific conditions outlined in S. 75(10)(B) are met.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The submission timing depends on the case timeline, but it must be filed before the Court needs the assistance. Check specific court directions for exact deadlines.
- 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 this form when you need an Order under S. 75(10)(B).
- It applies specifically because the situation meets the criteria listed in S. 75(8).
- Do not use this if your request is for a general Mutual Assistance Order without meeting the specific S. 75(8) conditions.
- This form is required when dealing with matters governed by the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Mutual Assistance Request
If S. 75(10)(B) conditions are not met, but you still need assistance.
✓ Check the specific section requirements.
Other Criminal Justice Order
If your request falls under a different section of the Act besides 75(10)(B).
✓ Verify the exact Section number required.
Non-Criminal Matter Request
If the assistance needed is not related to criminal justice matters.
✓ Confirm the legislative basis for the request.
Deadline or filing window
The submission timing depends on the case timeline, but it must be filed before the Court needs the assistance. Check specific court directions for exact deadlines.
Before you submit
- 1Have you clearly stated that the Order sought is under Section 75(10)(B)?
- 2Is the supporting evidence explicitly tied to the requirements of Section 75(8)?
- 3Are all names, dates, and case references accurate?
- 4Is the relevant court/jurisdiction identified on the form?
- 5Have you signed and dated the document in the designated area?
How to file this form
- 1Complete every section of Form 34.48 thoroughly.
- 2Attach all necessary supporting documentation referenced by S. 75(8).
- 3Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 4Submit the completed package to the appropriate Courts Service office or via the designated electronic portal.
- 5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only addresses requests under S. 75(10)(B); other sections require different forms.
- 2The specific documentation needed is dictated by Section 75(8) requirements, not necessarily listed on the form itself.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: There might be specific court variations to how this form must be presented.
- 4It does not guarantee that an Order will be granted.
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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->This form is specifically for requesting an Order under Section 75(10)(B) of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008. It focuses solely on meeting the requirements detailed in Section 75(8) of that same Act.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if any amendments have been made to S. 75(10)(B) or S. 75(8) since your last submission.
- Verify the current date and year printed on the form itself.
- Ensure all required fields related to 'Mutual Assistance' are populated correctly.
- Confirm the specific court jurisdiction this request is being made to.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 34.48
- SRCAct Referenced: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008
- SRCSpecific Sections Covered: S. 75(10)(B) and S. 75(8)
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The exact name of the specific court that processes this form.
Common confusion points
Confusing S. 75(10)(B) with the general requirement for Mutual Assistance.
Not knowing exactly which evidence satisfies Section 75(8).
Assuming this form covers all types of criminal matters, when it is specific to the Act's provisions.
Failing to clearly link the request back to the section numbers (S. 75(10)(B) and S. 75(8)).
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