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Form 34.9 Information For Search Warrant - Video Recordings Act, 1989 Section 25
Form 34.9 is used to provide the court with information required to obtain a search warrant under Section 25 of the Video Recordings Act 1989. It is completed when law enforcement seeks authority to search premises for video recordings.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.9 Information For Search Warrant - Video Recordings Act, 1989 Section 25
Form 34.9 is used to provide the court with information required to obtain a search warrant under Section 25 of the Video Recordings Act 1989. It is completed when law enforcement seeks authority to search premises for video recordings.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the exact statutory basis for the warrant.
- 2Incorrect address or premises description
- 3Missing statutory reference (Section 25)
- 4Failing to attach supporting evidence
- 5Spelling or transcription errors in key details
Plain English
If the police need to look for illegal videos, they must fill out this form to tell the judge why a search is justified. The form lists what they plan to seize and the legal basis for the request.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be filed and approved before any search is carried out; there is no separate filing deadline beyond that trigger.
- 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 applying for a search warrant specifically under the Video Recordings Act 1989.
- If the search relates to alleged illegal video recordings, not other offences.
- When the request is made by a Garda officer or State prosecutor.
- When the court requires a written statement of justification.
- When supporting documents (e.g., expert reports) need to be attached.
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Use this form or another form?
General criminal search
Used for non‑video‑recording searches
✓ Verify the offence category first
Seizure of physical evidence only
For non‑search‑warrant seizures
✓ Not a substitute for a warrant
Emergency search without warrant
Requires separate emergency authority
✓ Confirm emergency provisions
Deadline or filing window
The form must be filed and approved before any search is carried out; there is no separate filing deadline beyond that trigger.
Before you submit
- 1Address of premises is exact and matches official records.
- 2Statutory citation (Section 25, Video Recordings Act 1989) is correct.
- 3All supporting documents are attached and referenced.
- 4Signature of the authorised officer is present.
- 5Date of application is current.
- 6PDF is legible and within size limits.
- 7Copy retained for internal records.
How to file this form
- 1Collect all required details and evidence.
- 2Complete the printed or electronic Form 34.9.
- 3Attach supporting documents (e.g., expert report, prior convictions).
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Upload to the Courts Service e‑filing portal or deliver to the court registry.
- 6Obtain the filing receipt or docket number.
- 7Notify the search team that the warrant is pending.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to video‑recording offences under the 1989 Act.
- 2Does not replace a full criminal investigation report.
- 3Limited to jurisdictions of District and Circuit Courts.
- 4Electronic submission may be unavailable in some rural courts.
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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 34.9 is currently the active version used by the Courts Service. No major revisions have been announced in 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the latest year (2024).
- Confirm the statutory reference still reads Section 25, Video Recordings Act 1989.
- Verify the e‑filing format requirements (PDF, file size).
- Ensure any new data‑protection statements are included.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input.
- SRCAgency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form prefix.
- SRCStatutory reference (Section 25, Video Recordings Act 1989) taken from form name.
- SRCFiling method (e‑filing portal) based on typical Courts Service practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadlines inferred from general warrant procedurenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCRisk list derived from common procedural issuesnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 34.9 with the generic search warrant form (34.8).
Leaving the statutory reference blank or using the wrong section.
Submitting after the search has already started.
Failing to attach required expert reports.
Unclear whether electronic or paper filing is required for a specific court.
Misidentifying the correct court (District vs Circuit).
Overlooking the need for a Garda signature.
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