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Form 34A.14 Information For An Authorisation To Continue Surveillance - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 4(4) And Section 7(10)
Form 34A.14 is used to provide the Courts Service with the information required to authorise the continuation of a surveillance operation under the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009. It is submitted when an existing surveillance authorisation is about to expire and the investigating body wants it extended.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34A.14 Information For An Authorisation To Continue Surveillance - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 4(4) And Section 7(10)
Form 34A.14 is used to provide the Courts Service with the information required to authorise the continuation of a surveillance operation under the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009. It is submitted when an existing surveillance authorisation is about to expire and the investigating body wants it extended.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is sending the form after the current authorisation has already expired.
- 2Missing the pre‑expiry deadline
- 3Leaving key details of the surveillance method blank
- 4Failing to attach the original authorisation
- 5Incorrect officer signature or date
Plain English
If the police or another authorised agency is watching someone and the permission they have is running out, they fill out this form to ask the court for more time. The form tells the court why the surveillance still needs to continue and what it will involve.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The continuation request should be filed at least 7 days before the current authorisation expires, unless an emergency exception is approved by the court.
- 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 an existing surveillance authorisation is due to lapse and you need more time.
- If the scope of the surveillance has changed and requires court approval.
- To formally record the justification for continuation under Section 4(4) or 7(10).
- When the supervising officer wants a written record for audit purposes.
- If the operation is being transferred to a different supervising officer.
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Use this form or another form?
Initial surveillance request
Used for first authorisation, not continuation
✓ Verify you are not filing the wrong stage
Change of target during surveillance
Required for altering the subject of surveillance
✓ Confirm target change before filing
Urgent extension (less than 7 days)
Court may grant short‑notice extensions
✓ Attach justification for urgency
Form 34A.14 (urgent cover letter)
Deadline or filing window
The continuation request should be filed at least 7 days before the current authorisation expires, unless an emergency exception is approved by the court.
Before you submit
- 1Original authorisation reference number entered correctly
- 2All surveillance methods listed
- 3Reason for continuation clearly explained
- 4Supporting risk assessment attached
- 5Supervising officer’s signature and date present
- 6Form saved as PDF with legible text
- 7Uploaded to the correct court registry on the e‑filing portal
- 8Confirmation receipt saved
- 9Hard copy mailed (if required) with correct postage
How to file this form
- 1Log into the Courts Service e‑filing portal.
- 2Select ‘New filing’ and choose Form 34A.14.
- 3Enter the required details and upload supporting documents.
- 4Review the preview for completeness and accuracy.
- 5Add the supervising officer’s digital signature.
- 6Submit and record the filing reference number.
- 7If filing by post, print, sign, and post to the district court registry.
Known limitations
- 1The form does not cover new surveillance authorisations – use Form 34A.13 instead.
- 2Electronic signatures are only accepted via the Courts Service portal.
- 3The form cannot be used for surveillance outside the Republic of Ireland.
- 4No automatic notification is sent to the target of surveillance.
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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 34A.14 is the current 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 shows the 2024 version date.
- Check that the field for Section 4(4) or 7(10) reference is present.
- Verify the signature block includes the supervising officer’s rank and badge number.
- Ensure the attachment checklist matches the latest guidance.
- Review any new guidance notes posted on the Courts Service website.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue
- SRCReference to Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009 sections 4(4) and 7(10)
- SRCSubmission method inferred from typical Courts Service e‑filing practice
- SRCDeadline recommendation based on common 7‑day pre‑expiry rule in Irish surveillance law
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact attachment list and signature block details
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: urgent extension procedure specifics
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: recent version date
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 4(4) and Section 7(10) requirements.
Assuming the same form can be used for both initial and continuation requests.
Leaving the ‘method of surveillance’ field too vague.
Forgetting to attach the original authorisation document.
Submitting the form after the expiry date.
Using an outdated PDF template from an older year.
Not including the supervising officer’s badge number.
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