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Form 34A.7 Information For Variation / Renewal Of An Authorisation - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 6(1)
Form 34A.7 is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to apply for a variation or renewal of a surveillance authorisation under the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 6(1). It is required when an existing authorisation is expiring or when the scope of the surveillance needs to be changed.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34A.7 Information For Variation / Renewal Of An Authorisation - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 6(1)
Form 34A.7 is a Courts Service of Ireland document used to apply for a variation or renewal of a surveillance authorisation under the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 6(1). It is required when an existing authorisation is expiring or when the scope of the surveillance needs to be changed.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to submit the form at least two weeks before the authorisation expires.
- 2Missing the expiry deadline
- 3Leaving key fields blank or vague
- 4Failing to attach required risk assessment
- 5Submitting to the wrong office
Plain English
If you have a court‑issued permission to carry out covert surveillance and that permission is about to run out or you need to adjust its terms, you fill out this form. It tells the court what you want to keep or change and why.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be lodged at least 14 days before the current authorisation’s expiry date; late submissions may be refused.
- 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 expire.
- When you need to change the geographic area or duration of surveillance.
- When additional surveillance techniques are to be added.
- When the supervising court requests an update.
- When the DPP directs a renewal after a review.
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Use this form or another form?
New surveillance authorisation
For first‑time applications
✓ Verify you do not already have a valid authorisation
Extension of authorisation without change
Simple time extension
✓ Use only if scope remains identical
Amendment to technical equipment
Specific equipment change
✓ Confirm equipment list is current
Deadline or filing window
The form must be lodged at least 14 days before the current authorisation’s expiry date; late submissions may be refused.
Before you submit
- 1All mandatory fields completed.
- 2Current authorisation reference number entered correctly.
- 3Clear justification for variation or renewal provided.
- 4Risk assessment attached and signed.
- 5Form signed by the authorised officer.
- 6Date of submission matches today’s date.
- 7Uploaded file is PDF and under the size limit.
- 8Confirmation email or receipt saved.
- 9Copy of the submission stored in case of audit.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 34A.7 from courts.ie.
- 2Gather the existing authorisation details and any supporting risk assessments.
- 3Complete the form on a computer, using black ink or typed text.
- 4Attach all required documents and sign the form.
- 5Upload via the Courts Portal or post to the Central Criminal Court Registry.
- 6Record the submission reference number or postal receipt.
- 7Notify your supervising officer that the renewal/variation has been filed.
Known limitations
- 1Only accepts PDF uploads; other formats are rejected.
- 2Electronic signatures are accepted only through the Courts Portal.
- 3The form does not cover brand‑new authorisations – a different form is required.
- 4No automatic validation of risk‑assessment content.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm you are using the 2026 version of Form 34A.7.
- Check that the online portal field names match the PDF sections.
- Verify any new supporting document requirements (e.g., updated risk assessment template).
- Review the signature block for electronic versus handwritten signatures.
Quick Facts
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 methods based on typical Courts Service procedures.
- SRCDeadline recommendation derived from common practice for authorisation renewals.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact 14‑day deadline.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific portal name and upload size limits.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 34A.5 (simple extension) with Form 34A.7 (variation/renewal).
Leaving the ‘reason for variation’ section blank.
Submitting a scanned handwritten form that is unreadable.
Using an old version of the form that lacks new fields.
Failing to attach the updated risk assessment.
Sending the form to the wrong court office.
Assuming electronic submission does not require a signature.
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