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Form No. 34 [Name of Court] - Certificate on Quashing of Conviction or Variation of Sentence - (Section 96(4), Criminal Justice Act 2006)
Form No. 34 is a Certificate on Quashing of Conviction or Variation of Sentence issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It is used when a court needs to officially record that a conviction has been set aside or a sentence altered under Section 96(4) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 34 [Name of Court] - Certificate on Quashing of Conviction or Variation of Sentence - (Section 96(4), Criminal Justice Act 2006)
Form No. 34 is a Certificate on Quashing of Conviction or Variation of Sentence issued by the Courts Service of Ireland. It is used when a court needs to officially record that a conviction has been set aside or a sentence altered under Section 96(4) of the Criminal Justice Act 2006.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the judge’s signature, which invalidates the certificate.
- 2Missing judge’s signature
- 3Incorrect case number
- 4Failure to attach the judgment copy
- 5Sending to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If a judge has decided to erase a conviction or change a sentence, this form records that decision. It tells other agencies, like the police or employers, that the original conviction no longer stands. You fill it out to make the change part of the public record.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the certificate within a few days of the court’s order; delays may cause the original conviction to remain on public registers.
- 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
- Use when a conviction is formally quashed by a court.
- Use when a sentence is varied (e.g., reduced custodial time).
- Do not use for appeals that are still pending.
- Do not use for administrative errors that are corrected without a court order.
- Use instead of a general “Certificate of Discharge” when the change is court‑mandated.
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Use this form or another form?
Pending appeal
Appeals are not final, so a different form records the pending status
✓ Verify the appeal has been decided before using Form 34
Form No. 33 – Certificate of Appeal
Administrative error correction
Used for clerical mistakes, not court orders
✓ Confirm the error is not a judicial decision
Form No. 35 – Certificate of Administrative Correction
Record of acquittal
Acquittal is a different legal outcome
✓ Ensure the person was acquitted, not convicted then quashed
Form No. 31 – Certificate of Acquittal
Deadline or filing window
File the certificate within a few days of the court’s order; delays may cause the original conviction to remain on public registers.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the original judgment.
- 2Judge’s full name and signature are present.
- 3Date of the quashing or variation order is entered correctly.
- 4Certified copy of the judgment is attached.
- 5Form is printed on the official court paper (if required).
- 6All required fields are completed; no blanks remain.
- 7Correct court registry address is used.
- 8A copy is retained for personal records.
How to file this form
- 1Download or collect Form No. 34 from the court.
- 2Complete all required details on the form.
- 3Obtain the judge’s signature and seal.
- 4Attach a certified copy of the court order.
- 5Deliver the form to the court registry in person or by post.
- 6Request a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
- 7File a personal copy for future reference.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable after a final court order; not for pending appeals.
- 2Does not automatically update other databases (e.g., Garda records).
- 3Must be filed at the court that issued the original conviction.
- 4Electronic submission is not universally available; many courts require paper.
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form No. 34 is currently the approved version as of 2024. No recent amendments have been announced, but check the Courts Service website for updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest year stamp.
- Confirm the court name field matches the issuing court.
- Verify the signature block includes space for the judge’s seal.
- Ensure the checklist for attached documents reflects current requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input.
- SRCSection 96(4) reference inferred from Criminal Justice Act 2006.
- SRCTypical filing process based on standard Irish court procedures.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline window after order.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of electronic submission.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific receipt format.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form No. 34 with Form No. 33 (appeal certificates).
Leaving the judge’s signature line blank.
Attaching the wrong version of the judgment.
Sending the form to the district court instead of the circuit court.
Assuming electronic filing is possible at all courts.
Not updating the Garda record after filing.
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