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Form 34.49 Order - Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008, S. 75(10)
Form 34.49 is an Order under the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008, Section 75(10). It is used by the Courts Service to record a court order requesting mutual legal assistance in criminal matters.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.49 Order - Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008, S. 75(10)
Form 34.49 is an Order under the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008, Section 75(10). It is used by the Courts Service to record a court order requesting mutual legal assistance in criminal matters.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the original foreign assistance request.
- 2Missing foreign jurisdiction details
- 3Incorrect case reference number
- 4Unattached supporting documents
- 5Illegible handwriting
Plain English
This form tells the court that you need help from another country – for example to get evidence or to freeze assets – in a criminal case. It is filled out by the authority asking for that help and sent to the court that will issue the order.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the order should be filed before the scheduled hearing on the mutual assistance request to avoid procedural delay.
- 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 court order is needed for international evidence gathering.
- When assets need to be frozen abroad under mutual assistance.
- When a foreign authority requests the execution of a search or arrest warrant in Ireland.
- When the request falls under Section 75(10) of the 2008 Act.
- When the matter is criminal, not civil or administrative.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Request for evidence from abroad
Used for evidence‑collection only, not asset freezing
✓ Verify the type of assistance needed first
Application to seize assets overseas
Specific to asset seizure, not general assistance
✓ Confirm asset details before switching forms
General mutual assistance request
Covers broader cooperation, not court‑ordered
✓ Check if a court order is actually required
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but the order should be filed before the scheduled hearing on the mutual assistance request to avoid procedural delay.
Before you submit
- 1Case reference number matches the docket.
- 2Foreign jurisdiction name and legal basis are correct.
- 3All required supporting documents are attached.
- 4Form is completed in block capitals and legibly.
- 5Signature and date are present.
- 6Cover letter states the purpose and urgency.
- 7Copy retained for internal records.
- 8Postage or delivery method is recorded.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare supporting foreign request and any statutory declarations.
- 2Complete Form 34.49 section by section.
- 3Attach all required documents in the order listed on the form.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Deliver the package to the appropriate court registry or post it with a tracking service.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to criminal matters under the 2008 Act.
- 2Not valid for civil mutual assistance requests.
- 3Requires a court order; informal requests must use other forms.
- 4Only accepts documents in English or with certified translation.
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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 2023 revision date.
- Check that the field for foreign jurisdiction code is present.
- Verify the signature block includes space for both prosecutor and court clerk.
- Ensure the attachment checklist matches the current version.
- Review any new instruction notes added in the latest amendment.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided data.
- SRCPurpose derived from Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008, Section 75(10).
- SRCSubmitting authority (Courts Service) assumed based on agency name.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact attachment checklist and signature block layout.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific deadline requirements.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: recent amendment dates.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 34.48 (evidence only) with Form 34.49.
Leaving the foreign jurisdiction field blank.
Submitting without the original foreign request attached.
Using cursive handwriting that the clerk cannot read.
Failing to include the statutory declaration when required.
Sending the form to the wrong court registry.
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