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Form 34A.10 Variation / Renewal Of Authorisation - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 6(1)
Form 34A.10 is used to apply for a variation or renewal of an authorisation under Section 6(1) of the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009. It is required when a law enforcement body wants to change or extend an existing surveillance authorisation.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34A.10 Variation / Renewal Of Authorisation - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 6(1)
Form 34A.10 is used to apply for a variation or renewal of an authorisation under Section 6(1) of the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009. It is required when a law enforcement body wants to change or extend an existing surveillance authorisation.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is submitting the variation after the original authorisation has already expired.
- 2Missing the expiry date of the current authorisation
- 3Leaving key justification fields blank
- 4Submitting the form to the wrong court registry
- 5Failing to attach required supporting documents
Plain English
If the police or another authorised agency needs to keep a surveillance order active longer or change its terms, they fill out this form. It tells the courts what the change is and why it’s needed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The variation or renewal must be filed before the expiry date of the current authorisation, or as soon as a material change is identified.
- 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 you need to extend the time limit of an existing surveillance order.
- When you want to change the scope (e.g., location, method) of a current authorisation.
- When the court requests a formal variation or renewal.
- If you are applying for a completely new authorisation, use Form 34A.01 instead.
- For minor administrative updates that do not affect the surveillance parameters, a written notice to the court may suffice.
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New surveillance order
For first‑time authorisations
✓ Verify you have no existing authorisation
Minor amendment (e.g., change of address)
Simple amendment
✓ Confirm amendment does not alter scope
Urgent extension (less than 7 days)
Emergency situations
✓ Obtain court approval before filing 34A.10
Deadline or filing window
The variation or renewal must be filed before the expiry date of the current authorisation, or as soon as a material change is identified.
Before you submit
- 1Original authorisation reference number entered correctly
- 2Proposed variation period clearly stated
- 3Justification narrative meets statutory criteria
- 4All required supporting documents attached
- 5Officer’s signature and senior officer countersignature present
- 6Form printed on A4 paper, legible and unaltered
- 7Correct court registry address used
- 8Cover letter included (if required)
- 9Copy retained for agency records
- 10Electronic submission confirmation saved
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest 34A.10 PDF from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or via the fillable PDF.
- 3Attach risk assessment and any updated warrants.
- 4Obtain required signatures.
- 5Post to the designated court registry or upload through the e‑filing portal.
- 6Record the filing reference number.
- 7Store a signed copy in the agency’s case file.
Known limitations
- 1Form only accepts variations for authorisations already granted under the 2009 Act.
- 2Electronic filing may not be available for all District Courts.
- 3No built‑in validation for expiry dates; must be checked manually.
- 4The form does not cover changes to the underlying investigation purpose.
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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
- Check that the form version is dated 2023 or later.
- Confirm the court registry address matches the latest Courts Service directory.
- Verify any referenced statutory provisions reflect the 2009 Act as amended.
- Ensure the electronic filing option is still active for your court.
- Review the signature block for any new officer rank requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input.
- SRCPurpose inferred from the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 6(1).
- SRCSubmission methods based on typical Courts Service filing procedures.
- SRCDeadlines inferred from statutory requirement to act before expiry.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact supporting document list.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of e‑filing for all courts.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 34A.10 with Form 34A.05 (minor amendment).
Assuming an electronic copy is sufficient without a signed hard copy.
Leaving the ‘variation’ section blank when only a renewal is needed.
Submitting to the wrong court (e.g., District vs. Central Criminal Court).
Unclear whether a supporting risk assessment is mandatory.
Using an outdated form version that lacks new signature fields.
Believing the filing deadline is flexible after the authorisation expires.
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