34.1 Information For Search Warrant - Criminal Justice (Theft And Fraud Offences) Act 2001, Section 48(2) (As Substituted By Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 192(1)(A))

What this form is for

• • Use when seeking a search warrant for theft or fraud offences under the 2001 Act.
• • Do not use for non‑theft crimes such as assault or drug offences.
• • If the search relates to a civil matter, a different court order form is required.
• • When the search involves a commercial premises, ensure the inventory list is attached.
• • Use this form after a gardaí investigation has identified probable cause.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no fixed calendar deadline, but the form must be filed before the judge signs the warrant—typically within a few days of the investigative decision.

Before you submit

• • All offender and location details are correct.
• • Legal citation (Section 48(2) as substituted) is entered.
• • Supporting affidavit signed and dated.
• • Inventory of items to be seized attached.
• • Signature of the authorised gardaí officer.
• • Form printed clearly or PDF is legible.
• • Submitted through the correct court registry.
• • Copy retained for the case file.
• • Confirmation receipt from the court saved.

How to file this form

1. 1Prepare supporting affidavit and inventory list.
2. 2Complete Form 34.1 on the Courts Service e‑filing portal.
3. 3Upload all attachments as PDF files.
4. 4Review for completeness and correct citations.
5. 5Submit and note the electronic receipt number.
6. 6If filing in person, deliver printed form and attachments to the court registry.
7. 7Obtain a stamped copy as proof of filing.

Known limitations

• • Form only covers theft and fraud offences; other crimes require different forms.
• • Electronic submission may not be accepted by all district courts yet.
• • The form does not include a field for multiple premises – separate forms are needed.
• • No built‑in validation for inventory quantities; must be checked manually.