Official form guide
Form 37.41 Information - Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014 (No. 11 Of 2014) (The “Act Of 2014”), Section 17 / Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008 (No. 7 Of 2008)(The “Act Of 2008”)
Form 37.41 gathers information required under the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014 and the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008. It is used when a court, law enforcement agency or other authorised body must provide or request forensic/DNA data.
Need help with Form 37.41 Information - Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014 (No. 11 Of 2014) (The “Act Of 2014”), Section 17 / Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008 (No. 7 Of 2008)(The “Act Of 2008”)?
Open it in the AI Editor for field guidance, checks, and PDF export.
Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.41 Information - Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014 (No. 11 Of 2014) (The “Act Of 2014”), Section 17 / Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008 (No. 7 Of 2008)(The “Act Of 2008”)
Form 37.41 gathers information required under the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014 and the Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Act 2008. It is used when a court, law enforcement agency or other authorised body must provide or request forensic/DNA data.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to include the court order that authorises the DNA request.
- 2Leaving mandatory fields blank
- 3Mismatching case numbers and evidence IDs
- 4Submitting outdated or unsigned supporting documents
- 5Sending the form to the wrong court registry
Plain English
This is the paperwork you fill out when you need to share or ask for DNA or other forensic evidence in a criminal case. It tells the courts exactly what data is being dealt with and why it is needed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be filed within 14 days of the court order or the mutual‑assistance request, whichever occurs first.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
AI co-pilot
Fill it faster. Catch mistakes before you file.
What this form is for
- When a court orders DNA to be entered into the national database
- When a foreign authority requests Irish forensic evidence under mutual assistance
- When a prosecutor needs to disclose DNA evidence to the defence
- When a forensic lab reports results that will be used in a criminal trial
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Request for forensic report
Used for non‑DNA forensic evidence only
✓ Verify the evidence type first
International assistance request
For mutual legal assistance outside the EU
✓ Confirm the foreign state’s request format
Data protection impact statement
When large data sets are transferred
✓ Ensure GDPR compliance before filing
Deadline or filing window
The form should be filed within 14 days of the court order or the mutual‑assistance request, whichever occurs first.
Before you submit
- 1All mandatory fields completed
- 2Case number and evidence ID match the court order
- 3Supporting court order attached and signed
- 4Forensic report attached if required
- 5Form signed by the authorised officer
- 6PDF is readable and under the size limit
- 7Correct court registry address entered
- 8Confirmation email or receipt saved
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 37.41 from courts.ie
- 2Complete the form in full, using block letters or typed text
- 3Attach the relevant court order and forensic report
- 4Sign the form and attach the signatory’s badge number
- 5Upload via the Courts Service e‑filing portal or post the paper copy
- 6Record the submission reference number
- 7Notify the requesting party that the form has been filed
Known limitations
- 1Form only covers DNA and forensic evidence defined in the 2014 Act
- 2Not suitable for civil evidence requests
- 3Electronic submission requires a Courts Service user ID
- 4No automatic validation of case numbers – must be checked manually
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.
Almost done reviewing the fields?
Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 37.41 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced for 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 revision date
- Confirm the correct Act sections (2014 Act and 2008 Act) are referenced
- Verify the list of required attachments matches the latest guidance
- Ensure the e‑filing file size limit (5 MB) is not exceeded
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and title taken from user input
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) confirmed from input
- SRCActs referenced (2014 Act, 2008 Act) inferred from form title
- SRCSubmission methods (e‑filing portal, post) based on typical Courts Service practicenot confirmed in official source
- SRCDeadlines (14 days) inferred from standard procedural timelinesnot confirmed in official source
- SRCAttachment requirements and signature details are typical for forensic evidence formsnot confirmed in official source
- SRCVersion date and revision notes are assumed current as of 2024not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 37.41 with Form 37.40 (non‑DNA evidence)
Leaving the “Section 17” reference blank when the request is under the 2008 Act
Submitting a scanned handwritten form that is illegible
Using the wrong court registry address for the district court
Failing to attach the original court order, only a summary
Assuming the e‑filing portal auto‑populates the case number
Source transparency
Copyright & Licensing — Irish Government Forms
BrieflyGo links to and explains official public form sources. We are not a government agency, and this page is for general form guidance, not legal advice.
Understand the agreement before you sign it.
Review risky clauses in plain English, fix the document, and keep it moving toward signature.