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Form 38.24 Notice Of Application - Criminal Justice (Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, Section 19 / Section 20
Form 38.24 is a Notice of Application under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, Sections 19 and 20. It is used to request a court order or direction relating to money‑laundering or terrorist‑financing investigations.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 38.24 Notice Of Application - Criminal Justice (Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, Section 19 / Section 20
Form 38.24 is a Notice of Application under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, Sections 19 and 20. It is used to request a court order or direction relating to money‑laundering or terrorist‑financing investigations.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the specific Section (19 or 20) and the exact order sought.
- 2Missing the statutory deadline for the specific order
- 3Leaving key details (case number, legal section) blank
- 4Failing to attach required statutory extracts or evidence
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If you need a judge to approve a search, seizure, disclosure or other step in a money‑laundering case, you fill out this form. It tells the court what you are asking for and why the law allows it.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the notice as soon as the investigative need arises and no later than any court‑set deadline, typically within 14 days of the triggering event.
- 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 a court order to search premises in a money‑laundering probe.
- When you require a direction to disclose financial records under the Act.
- When you are applying for a preservation order on assets.
- When the request falls under Sections 19 or 20 rather than other investigative powers.
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Search of premises
Specific court authority for search
✓ Verify you are not dealing with a Section 20 disclosure
Disclosure of records
Court order for data release
✓ Confirm the records are covered by the Act
Asset preservation
Order to freeze assets
✓ Ensure you have supporting financial analysis
Deadline or filing window
File the notice as soon as the investigative need arises and no later than any court‑set deadline, typically within 14 days of the triggering event.
Before you submit
- 1Applicant name and contact details filled in.
- 2Correct case reference number entered.
- 3Specific order requested clearly described.
- 4Relevant Section (19 or 20) indicated.
- 5Statutory authority excerpts attached.
- 6Supporting evidence or justification attached.
- 7Signature and date present.
- 8Form scanned legibly if filing electronically.
- 9Correct court registry selected.
- 10Copy retained for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 38.24 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all fields in black ink or typed text.
- 3Attach statutory extracts and any supporting documents.
- 4Sign and date the form.
- 5Submit in person, by post, or via the e‑Filing portal.
- 6Obtain a receipt or filing acknowledgment.
- 7File a copy with your case file.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for applications under Sections 19 and 20 of the 2010 Act.
- 2Does not cover other investigative powers (e.g., Section 21).
- 3Electronic submission may not be available for all courts.
- 4No built‑in validation for case reference numbers.
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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
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 version date.
- Confirm the correct Section (19 or 20) is selected.
- Verify any new attachment requirements listed in the latest guidance.
- Ensure the e‑Filing reference number field is present if filing online.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCSections 19/20 reference from Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010.
- SRCSubmission methods inferred from typical Courts Service e‑Filing and registry processes.
- SRCDeadline guidance based on standard procedural practice for court applications.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact attachment list and e‑Filing availability for every court.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 19 (search) with Section 20 (disclosure).
Leaving the ‘order sought’ description too vague.
Submitting to the wrong court (District vs Central Criminal).
Failing to attach the exact statutory wording required.
Using an outdated version of the form.
Not signing the form or using an illegible signature.
Assuming e‑Filing is mandatory when post is still accepted.
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