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Form 34A.11 Variation / Renewal Of Authorisation - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 6(1)
Form 34A.11 is used to apply for a variation or renewal of an authorisation under the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 6(1). It is required when a law enforcement body needs to change or extend an existing surveillance authorisation.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34A.11 Variation / Renewal Of Authorisation - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 6(1)
Form 34A.11 is used to apply for a variation or renewal of an authorisation under the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 6(1). It is required when a law enforcement body needs to change or extend an existing surveillance authorisation.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the original authorisation has already expired.
- 2Missing the expiry date of the current authorisation
- 3Providing incomplete justification for the variation
- 4Signing the form with an unauthorised officer
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If the police or another authorised agency wants to adjust the terms of a surveillance order, or keep it running beyond its original expiry, they fill out this form. It tells the courts what changes are needed and why.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The variation or renewal must be filed before the expiry date of the existing authorisation, or as soon as the need for change arises, to avoid a lapse in legal authority.
- 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, location or method of surveillance.
- When the original authorisation is about to lapse and you require continuity.
- When a court orders a variation as part of a review.
- When the supervising officer has been reassigned and the authorisation needs updating.
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Use this form or another form?
New surveillance order
For first‑time authorisations
✓ Verify you do not already have an active order
Termination of surveillance
To end an authorisation early
✓ Ensure proper notice to the court
Change of supervising officer
Update officer details only
✓ Confirm the officer is listed on the original order
Deadline or filing window
The variation or renewal must be filed before the expiry date of the existing authorisation, or as soon as the need for change arises, to avoid a lapse in legal authority.
Before you submit
- 1Use the latest 34A.11 PDF from the Courts Service website.
- 2Enter the correct reference number of the original authorisation.
- 3Detail the exact changes or renewal period requested.
- 4Attach a current risk assessment or justification report.
- 5Sign the form with the authorised officer’s full name and rank.
- 6Date the form on the day of submission.
- 7Select the correct court registry for the original order.
- 8Upload the form through the e‑filing portal or prepare a post envelope with correct address.
- 9Keep a copy of the filed form and the submission receipt.
How to file this form
- 1Download the current 34A.11 form.
- 2Complete officer and authorisation details.
- 3Describe the variation or renewal and attach justification.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Submit electronically via the Courts Service portal or mail to the appropriate court registry.
- 6Record the submission reference number.
- 7Store a copy for internal audit.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to authorisations under Section 6(1) of the 2009 Act.
- 2Electronic submission may not be available for all District Courts.
- 3No provision for simultaneous multiple variations – each change needs a separate form.
- 4Supporting documents must be in English or accompanied by a 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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The form is currently the 2024 version; no major revisions have been announced recently. Check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form version date matches the 2024 release.
- Check for any added fields for electronic signatures.
- Verify the list of required supporting documents is current.
- Ensure the online submission portal URL is up‑to‑date.
- Review any new deadline guidance posted on the Courts Service site.
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Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input.
- SRCPurpose inferred from Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 6(1).
- SRCSubmission method based on typical Courts Service e‑filing practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadline guidance inferred from authorisation expiry requirementnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCAlternate forms (34A.10, 34A.12, 34A.13) assumed from sequential numberingnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCRisk and checklist items derived from common procedural practicenot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up renewal with a completely new authorisation.
Leaving the original authorisation reference blank.
Submitting to the wrong court district.
Using an outdated form version.
Failing to attach the required risk assessment.
Signing with a non‑authorised officer’s name.
Assuming electronic submission is mandatory for all courts.
Not checking the exact expiry date before filing.
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