34A.10 Variation / Renewal Of Authorisation - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 6(1)

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.

Use this form or another form?

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

• • Original authorisation reference number entered correctly
• • Proposed variation period clearly stated
• • Justification narrative meets statutory criteria
• • All required supporting documents attached
• • Officer’s signature and senior officer countersignature present
• • Form printed on A4 paper, legible and unaltered
• • Correct court registry address used
• • Cover letter included (if required)
• • Copy retained for agency records
• • Electronic submission confirmation saved

How to file this form

1. 1Download the latest 34A.10 PDF from courts.ie.
2. 2Complete all fields in black ink or via the fillable PDF.
3. 3Attach risk assessment and any updated warrants.
4. 4Obtain required signatures.
5. 5Post to the designated court registry or upload through the e‑filing portal.
6. 6Record the filing reference number.
7. 7Store a signed copy in the agency’s case file.

Known limitations

• • Form only accepts variations for authorisations already granted under the 2009 Act.
• • Electronic filing may not be available for all District Courts.
• • No built‑in validation for expiry dates; must be checked manually.
• • The form does not cover changes to the underlying investigation purpose.