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Form 34A.4 Authorisation - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 5
This form is an official authorisation required under the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, specifically relating to Section 5. You use it when formal permission is needed for surveillance activities.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34A.4 Authorisation - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 5
This form is an official authorisation required under the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, specifically relating to Section 5. You use it when formal permission is needed for surveillance activities.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not start surveillance without this signed authorisation attached.
- 2Missing the required signature from an authorised officer.
- 3Failing to specify the exact nature of the surveillance in Section 5.
- 4Submitting the form after the surveillance has already started.
- 5Incomplete details about the party requesting the authorisation.
Plain English
Think of this as a 'permission slip' from the Courts Service. It lets someone legally carry out specific surveillance tasks in Ireland that require official sign-off under the 2009 Act. This document confirms the authority to monitor or observe something.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The submission must happen prior to the commencement of the targeted surveillance activity. Check specific operational guidelines for any stricter internal deadlines.
- 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
- You need this form when formal permission is required for surveillance activities.
- It specifically covers authorisation granted under Section 5 of the 2009 Surveillance Act.
- Use this if you are not using a simpler, general consent form.
- This applies when the surveillance activity requires specific legal backing from the Courts Service.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Surveillance Permission
Check the specific nature of the surveillance required
✓ See section headers on 34A.4
Other relevant authorisation forms
Minor/Routine Monitoring
If the activity is routine and doesn't meet Section 5 criteria
✓ Verify if a simpler internal sign-off suffices
Less formal internal request form
Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section [Other Number]
When the specific legal clause dictates a different authorisation number
✓ Confirm the exact section requirement
Not confirmed in official source
Not confirmed in official source
✓ Check the Courts Service website for current alternatives
Deadline or filing window
The submission must happen prior to the commencement of the targeted surveillance activity. Check specific operational guidelines for any stricter internal deadlines.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all sections relating to the scope of surveillance are fully completed.
- 2Attach documentation proving why Section 5 authorisation is necessary.
- 3Verify that the requesting party's details (name/organisation) are accurate.
- 4Confirm the proposed start and end dates for the authorised surveillance period.
- 5Sign or digitally sign every required field according to the form instructions.
- 6Ensure the purpose of the surveillance aligns perfectly with the Act's definitions.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all relevant fields on Form 34A.4 thoroughly.
- 2Attach supporting evidence detailing the necessity and scope of the surveillance.
- 3Submit the completed form to the designated authority within the Courts Service (check local office requirements).
- 4Keep a copy for your records immediately after submission.
- 5If submitting electronically, ensure the file format matches the required standard (e.g., PDF).
Known limitations
- 1This form itself does not guarantee surveillance approval; it only applies for authorisation.
- 2The specific type of surveillance must fit within the definitions outlined in Section 5 of the Act.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: The number of required signatories may vary based on the court/jurisdiction.
- 4It is not a blanket permission; it covers a defined period and scope.
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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->This is a specific authorisation document from the Courts Service of Ireland. It relates directly to permissions needed under Section 5 of the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if any amendments have been made to the wording of Section 5 reference.
- Verify the latest date stamp or revision number printed on the form itself.
- Confirm the required signatory details match the current departmental structure within the Courts Service.
- Look for changes in the specific fields requiring justification for the surveillance.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Name: 34A.4 Authorisation - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 5
- SRCGoverning Legislation: Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009
- SRCFunction: Formal permission for surveillance activities
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific internal routing codes or submission portals.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Authorisation' (this form) with a simple 'Notification' (a different process).
Not knowing exactly which part of the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009 Section 5 applies to your activity.
Failing to clearly distinguish between who is conducting the surveillance and who is authorising it.
Assuming that filling out the form automatically grants permission without official sign-off.
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