66.7 Information For Search Warrant - Gaming And Lotteries Act, 1956 Section 39
This form is used to provide information to the Courts Service of Ireland to support an application for a search warrant under Section 39 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956. It should be used when there are reasonable grounds to believe that illegal gaming or lottery activities are taking place at a specific location.
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66.7 Information For Search Warrant - Gaming And Lotteries Act, 1956 Section 39
This form is used to provide information to the Courts Service of Ireland to support an application for a search warrant under Section 39 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956. It should be used when there are reasonable grounds to believe that illegal gaming or lottery activities are taking place at a specific location.
Risk Radar
- Missing key evidence details that would justify the court issuing the warrant.
- Providing insufficient evidence to justify the warrant
- Incorrectly identifying the location to be searched
- Failing to include all relevant information about the suspected activities
- Missing required signatures or authorizations
Plain English
This form helps law enforcement or authorized officials get permission from a court to search a place where they suspect illegal gambling or lottery activities might be happening. It's not for personal use but for officials who have evidence that someone is breaking Ireland's gaming laws.
Submission Date
- Search warrant applications under this section should be submitted as soon as reasonable grounds are established, as delays could result in evidence being destroyed or activities continuing.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
What this form is for
- • Use when applying for a search warrant related to suspected illegal gaming activities
- • Use when applying for a search warrant related to suspected illegal lottery activities
- • Use when there is evidence suggesting violation of the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956
- • Use when immediate action is needed to prevent evidence destruction
- • Use when other investigative measures have been exhausted or are insufficient
Use this form or another form?
| Situation | Likely form | Why it matters | Check before you continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine investigation without warrant needed | Form 66.1 (Information for Warrant - General) | For standard warrant applications not specific to gaming/lotteries | Check if the activity falls under general warrant provisions |
| Financial investigation related to gaming | Form 66.8 (Information for Search Warrant - Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 Section 42) | For financial aspects of gaming offenses | Verify if financial records are the primary focus |
| Seizure of specific gaming equipment | Form 66.9 (Information for Search Warrant - Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 Section 40) | For targeting specific gaming devices or equipment | Confirm the exact equipment to be seized |
Deadline or filing window
Search warrant applications under this section should be submitted as soon as reasonable grounds are established, as delays could result in evidence being destroyed or activities continuing.
Before you submit
- • All sections of the form are completed
- • Specific location details are accurate and complete
- • Evidence supporting the suspicion is clearly described
- • Relevant legislation references are correct
- • Proper authorization and signatures are included
- • Supporting documentation is attached
How to file this form
- 1Gather evidence supporting suspicion of illegal gaming/lottery activities
- 2Complete all sections of Form 66.7 with specific details
- 3Attach any supporting evidence or statements
- 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
- 5Follow up with the court regarding the warrant decision
- 6Execute the warrant once authorized by the court
Known limitations
- • This form is only for Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956 offenses
- • The warrant must be specific to the location and activities described
- • The application must demonstrate reasonable grounds for suspicion
- • The warrant is typically time-limited and must be executed promptly
- • Not all applications will be approved by the court
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This form appears to be the current version for warrant applications under the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956, Section 39. No recent changes are confirmed in official sources.
Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
What changed or needs a fresh check
- • Verify the form number matches the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956 Section 39 requirements
- • Check that all references to legislation are current and up-to-date
- • Ensure contact information for the Courts Service is current
- • Confirm the process for submitting emergency warrant applications hasn't changed
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Agency
- Courts Service of Ireland
- Category
- Other Court Forms
- Source
- Court Forms ↗
- Revision Date
- 23/10/25
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After you file
- • Monitor court decision on the warrant application
- • Prepare for the execution of the warrant if approved
- • Document all actions taken during the search
- • Secure any evidence found during the search
- • Prepare follow-up reports based on findings
- • Consider further legal action based on evidence obtained
Source and verification log
- • Form issued by Courts Service of Ireland (confirmed from agency information)
- • Related to Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956 Section 39 (confirmed from form name)
- • Used for search warrant applications (inferred from form name and number)
- • Specific procedures for submission not confirmed in official source
- • Current validity period not confirmed in official source
- • Recent changes to the form not confirmed in official source
- • Digital submission options not confirmed in official source
- • Contact information for the Courts Service not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
6 things to watch for
- 1
Confusing this form with general warrant application forms
- 2
Not providing sufficient detail about the suspected activities
- 3
Incorrectly identifying the legal basis for the warrant
- 4
Not understanding the time limitations for warrant execution
- 5
Misunderstanding who has authority to complete and submit this form
- 6
Confusing gaming offenses with other types of illegal activities
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