89.15 Search Warrant (To A Member Of The Garda Siochana) - Wildlife Act 1976 Section 73

What this form is for

• • Use this form when seeking judicial authorization to search for evidence of wildlife offenses
• • Required when conducting searches specifically related to Wildlife Act 1976 violations
• • Must be obtained before conducting any search related to suspected wildlife crimes
• • Different from general search warrants which may cover broader criminal activities

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Search warrants must typically be executed within a specific timeframe, often 7 days from issuance, though this may vary depending on the nature of the suspected offense and court authorization.

Before you submit

• • Verify the warrant contains all required identifying information
• • Confirm the specific premises to be searched are clearly described
• • Ensure the items to be seized are specifically identified
• • Check that the grounds for the search are clearly stated
• • Verify the warrant has been properly signed by the authorized court official
• • Confirm the warrant is within its validity period

How to file this form

1. 1Court officials complete the warrant based on Garda application
2. 2The warrant is reviewed and authorized by a judge
3. 3The warrant is delivered to the appropriate Garda member
4. 4The Garda member executes the warrant within the specified timeframe
5. 5The execution of the warrant is properly documented
6. 6Seized items are secured and catalogued according to procedure

Known limitations

• • The warrant only authorizes search and seizure as specifically described
• • Execution must be conducted during daylight hours unless specifically authorized otherwise
• • The warrant does not override other legal protections or rights
• • Evidence obtained outside the scope of the warrant may be inadmissible