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Form 34A.3 Information For An Authorisation - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 4
Form 34A.3 is used to provide information required for an authorisation under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009. It is typically filed when a law enforcement body seeks a court‑authorised surveillance warrant.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34A.3 Information For An Authorisation - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 4
Form 34A.3 is used to provide information required for an authorisation under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009. It is typically filed when a law enforcement body seeks a court‑authorised surveillance warrant.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is filing the form after surveillance activities have begun.
- 2Leaving mandatory fields blank
- 3Providing vague or overly broad descriptions of the surveillance
- 4Submitting after surveillance has already started
- 5Using an outdated version of the form
Plain English
If the police or another authorised agency wants to start a surveillance operation, they must give the court details about the target, method and justification. This form collects those details so the judge can decide whether to grant the authorisation.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be filed before any surveillance activity commences; there is no fixed calendar deadline, but the court must receive it with sufficient time to consider the application (usually at least 48 hours).
- 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 requesting a new surveillance authorisation under the 2009 Act
- When amending an existing authorisation (e.g., extending duration)
- When the surveillance involves electronic interception or covert observation
- When the request comes from a Garda Síochána unit or a designated state agency
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Extending an existing warrant
Covers only duration changes
✓ Verify original authorisation number first
Applying for a non‑surveillance search warrant
Different statutory basis
✓ Use only for search, not surveillance
Requesting a wire‑tap under the Interception of Communications Act
Separate legislation
✓ Confirm that wire‑tap, not visual surveillance, is needed
Deadline or filing window
The form must be filed before any surveillance activity commences; there is no fixed calendar deadline, but the court must receive it with sufficient time to consider the application (usually at least 48 hours).
Before you submit
- 1All required fields completed
- 2Target details are specific and accurate
- 3Surveillance method clearly described
- 4Proposed duration and start date entered
- 5Legal justification cited (Section 4 reference)
- 6Supporting risk assessment attached
- 7Statutory declaration signed by authorised officer
- 8Form version verified as current
- 9PDF file size under the portal limit
- 10Submission confirmation saved
How to file this form
- 1Collect all surveillance details and supporting documents
- 2Download the latest Form 34A.3 from the Courts Service website
- 3Complete the form electronically or by hand in block letters
- 4Attach risk assessment and statutory declaration
- 5Log into the Courts Service e‑Filing portal
- 6Upload the completed form and attachments
- 7Select the appropriate District Court and confirm submission
- 8Record the reference number and confirmation email
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to authorisations under Section 4 of the 2009 Act
- 2Does not cover wire‑tap or data interception requests
- 3Electronic submission requires a valid Courts Service user account
- 4Hard‑copy filing may be delayed by postal service
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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.3 is currently the approved version for 2024‑2025. No major amendments 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 Section 4 wording matches the current Act
- Verify the e‑Filing reference code is up‑to‑date
- Ensure any new mandatory attachment list is included
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the Courts Service catalogue
- SRCSection 4 reference inferred from the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009
- SRCSubmission method based on standard Courts Service e‑Filing practice
- SRCRisk of outdated version noted from typical annual updates
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline of 48 hours before surveillance
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific attachment list for risk assessment
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 34A.3 with Form 34A.1 (search warrants)
Assuming electronic submission is optional when the court requires e‑Filing
Leaving the ‘expected duration’ field blank or vague
Using non‑standard abbreviations for equipment types
Failing to attach the statutory declaration signed by a senior officer
Submitting after surveillance has already started
Not checking whether a newer version of the form exists
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