34.40 Search Warrant - Criminal Assets Bureau Act 1996, Section 14(1) (As Substituted By Criminal Justice Act 2006, Section 190(1))

What this form is for

• • When a search for criminal assets is needed under the CAB Act.
• • When the search involves real property, vehicles, bank accounts, or other high‑value items.
• • When a judge’s authorisation is required before any seizure.
• • When the investigation is led by the Criminal Assets Bureau or a gardaí unit with CAB powers.
• • When the search is not covered by a standard police search warrant (Form 34.30).

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no fixed calendar deadline, but the warrant must be issued before any search takes place and within the period of reasonable suspicion, typically within weeks of the investigative report.

Before you submit

• • Applicant’s full name and official title entered
• • Correct case reference number
• • Accurate address and description of premises
• • Detailed list of assets to be searched
• • Statutory provision cited correctly
• • All supporting affidavits attached
• • Judge’s signature and date present
• • Form printed on official court stationery
• • Copy retained for records
• • Delivery method (in‑person or courier) confirmed

How to file this form

1. 1Prepare investigative summary and affidavits.
2. 2Complete the applicant and case details on Form 34.40.
3. 3Enter precise premises description and asset list.
4. 4Attach all supporting documents.
5. 5Obtain the judge’s signature and date.
6. 6Make two copies: one for the court, one for the investigating team.
7. 7Deliver the original to the District Court registry or CAB office.

Known limitations

• • Form only applies to assets covered by the CAB Act, not ordinary evidence.
• • Cannot be used for searches outside the Republic of Ireland.
• • Requires a judge’s authorisation; not a self‑issued warrant.
• • Must be filed before the search; post‑search applications are invalid.