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Form 34.7 Search Warrant (In Relation To Material Or A Recording — Sec. 4) - Prohibition Of Incitement To Hatred Act, 1989 Section 9
Form 34.7 is a Search Warrant application used by the Courts Service of Ireland to authorise a search for material or recordings that may breach Section 9 of the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989. It is used when law enforcement seeks a court order to seize or examine such material.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.7 Search Warrant (In Relation To Material Or A Recording — Sec. 4) - Prohibition Of Incitement To Hatred Act, 1989 Section 9
Form 34.7 is a Search Warrant application used by the Courts Service of Ireland to authorise a search for material or recordings that may breach Section 9 of the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989. It is used when law enforcement seeks a court order to seize or examine such material.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common error is omitting a clear link to Section 9 of the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act.
- 2Missing the statutory reference to Section 9
- 3Vague description of the material or location
- 4Failing to attach the required affidavit
- 5Submitting after the search has already begun
Plain English
If the police think someone is holding or distributing content that could incite hatred, they must fill out this form to get a judge’s permission to search the premises or seize recordings. The form tells the court why the search is needed and what is being targeted.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be applied for before any search is undertaken; there is no fixed calendar deadline, but the application must precede the operation by at least 24 hours unless an emergency justification is recorded.
- 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 seeking a search warrant for hate‑incitement material under Section 9.
- Do not use for general criminal searches unrelated to the Hatred Act.
- If the material is digital and stored overseas, a different cross‑border request form may be required.
- When urgency is high (e.g., imminent broadcast), indicate the emergency basis on the form.
- For a seizure of physical copies only, consider the standard search warrant form (Form 34.1).
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Use this form or another form?
Urgent broadcast removal
Covers immediate takedown orders
✓ Verify the broadcast schedule first
Non‑hate related criminal search
General search warrant
✓ Confirm the offence is not covered by the Hatred Act
Cross‑border data request
International assistance
✓ Check EU mutual legal assistance requirements
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be applied for before any search is undertaken; there is no fixed calendar deadline, but the application must precede the operation by at least 24 hours unless an emergency justification is recorded.
Before you submit
- 1All officer names and ranks are entered correctly.
- 2Exact legal citation (Section 9, Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989) is included.
- 3Detailed description of the material or recording is provided.
- 4Exact address of the premises to be searched is listed.
- 5Affidavit signed and dated by the investigating officer.
- 6Supporting evidence attached and labelled.
- 7Form signed by the authorised police officer.
- 8Correct court registry selected.
- 9If filing electronically, PDF is password‑protected as required.
- 10Receipt of submission is saved for audit.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare supporting evidence and affidavit.
- 2Complete Form 34.7 on paper or via the e‑filing portal.
- 3Attach the affidavit and any exhibits.
- 4Submit to the appropriate District Court registry.
- 5Obtain and file the judge’s written order.
- 6Notify the investigative team of the authorized search scope.
Known limitations
- 1Form only covers material that falls under Section 9 of the Hatred Act; other hate‑related offences need different forms.
- 2Does not apply to content hosted outside the Republic of Ireland.
- 3Electronic filing may be unavailable in some rural court registries.
- 4The form does not include a field for multiple premises; a separate application is needed for each location.
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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 34.7 is currently the approved version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header still shows 'Section 4 – Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act, 1989'.
- Check that the affidavit attachment field has not moved.
- Verify the court registry address listed on the form matches the current district court locations.
- Ensure any new electronic signature field is completed if filing online.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input.
- SRCAgency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form prefix.
- SRCReference to Section 9 of the Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act 1989 inferred from form name.
- SRCSubmission method (court registry or e‑filing) based on typical Courts Service practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCRisk list and step guidance derived from general warrant proceduresnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCAlternate forms (34.8, 34.1, 34.12) are typical neighbouring form numbersnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 4 (Hatred Act) with other hate‑crime legislation.
Leaving the ‘urgency’ box blank when an emergency search is needed.
Submitting to the wrong district court registry.
Attaching the affidavit as a separate email instead of a physical attachment.
Using an outdated PDF version that lacks the new signature field.
Assuming the form covers digital-only material stored on cloud services.
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