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Form 34A.9 Information For Variation / Renewal Of An Authorisation - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 6(1)
Form 34A.9 is used to provide information 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 being amended or extended.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34A.9 Information For Variation / Renewal Of An Authorisation - Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 6(1)
Form 34A.9 is used to provide information 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 being amended or extended.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to submit the form before the current authorisation expires.
- 2Missing the renewal deadline
- 3Leaving key fields blank
- 4Submitting outdated supporting documents
- 5Incorrect authorisation reference number
Plain English
If you have a court‑issued permission to carry out surveillance and you need to change its terms or keep it going longer, you fill out this form. It tells the Courts Service what you want to vary and why.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the variation or renewal at least 14 days before the current authorisation’s expiry date, or as soon as a change 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 you need to extend the expiry date of an existing surveillance authorisation.
- When you want to change the scope, location or methods covered by the authorisation.
- When the court orders a variation after a review.
- When the original authorisation is about to lapse and you require continuity.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Change of address for authorised officer
Updates contact details only
✓ Use only if no other terms are changing
Application for a new surveillance authorisation
First‑time request
✓ Do not use for renewals
Request to withdraw an authorisation
Termination of surveillance
✓ Submit after completion of operation
Deadline or filing window
File the variation or renewal at least 14 days before the current authorisation’s expiry date, or as soon as a change is identified.
Before you submit
- 1All required fields completed
- 2Correct authorisation reference number entered
- 3Supporting documents attached and up‑to‑date
- 4Form signed and dated by the authorised person
- 5PDF saved with legible text
- 6Uploaded to the correct Courts Service portal section
- 7Confirmation receipt saved
- 8If posting, use recorded delivery and keep the receipt
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 34A.9 from courts.ie
- 2Gather the original authorisation and justification evidence
- 3Complete the form in block letters
- 4Attach supporting documents
- 5Sign and date the form
- 6Submit via the Courts Service online portal or post to the designated court registry
- 7Record the submission reference or receipt
Known limitations
- 1Form only accepts paper or PDF submissions; no mobile app upload.
- 2No automatic validation of authorisation numbers online.
- 3Only the Courts Service can confirm acceptance; no instant approval.
- 4Changes to the scope of surveillance may require a fresh authorisation, not just a variation.
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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
- Verify the form version date on the header (2023).
- Check if the court registry address has changed.
- Confirm the required supporting documents list.
- Ensure the online portal link is current.
- Review any new guidance notes attached to the form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input
- SRCIssuing agency identified as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCReference to Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Act 2009, Section 6(1) inferred from form name
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline length (14 days)
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: online portal URL
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific supporting documents required
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 34A.9 (variation/renewal) with Form 34A.1 (new authorisation).
Unclear whether minor wording changes need a variation.
Whether electronic signatures are accepted.
Which court registry to send the form to.
What counts as sufficient supporting evidence.
Timing of the 14‑day rule versus actual expiry date.
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