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Form 34A.15 Information For An Authorisation To Continue Surveillance - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 4(4) And Section 7(10)
Form 34A.15 is used to provide the Courts Service with information required to authorise the continuation of surveillance under the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009. It is filed when an existing surveillance authorisation is about to expire and the investigating authority wants it extended.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34A.15 Information For An Authorisation To Continue Surveillance - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 4(4) And Section 7(10)
Form 34A.15 is used to provide the Courts Service with information required to authorise the continuation of surveillance under the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009. It is filed when an existing surveillance authorisation is about to expire and the investigating authority wants it extended.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing after the current authorisation has already expired.
- 2Missing the expiry deadline
- 3Providing incomplete justification
- 4Failing to attach required supporting documents
- 5Incorrect officer signature or title
Plain English
If the police or another law enforcement body has a court‑approved watch on a suspect and that permission is running out, they must 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: Submit the form before the current authorisation expires, typically at least 7 days in advance, or as soon as the need for extension 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 an existing surveillance authorisation under the 2009 Act needs more time.
- If the scope of the surveillance changes and a new authorisation is not required.
- To formally record any extensions requested by the investigating authority.
- When the original authorisation was granted by a District or Central Criminal Court.
- If the surveillance is being continued beyond the original 30‑day limit.
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New surveillance request
Required for first‑time authorisation
✓ Verify if you already have an active authorisation
Change of surveillance method
Needed for material changes to technique
✓ Confirm the change is not covered by the original authorisation
Termination of surveillance
Used to formally end an authorisation
✓ Ensure all data is secured before filing
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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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- Confirm the required supporting documents list matches the latest guidance.
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- Revision date
- 20/10/25
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