37.42 Warrant Authorising Detention Of A Child For A Further Period Not Exceeding 4 Hours For The Purpose Of Having An Intimate Sample Taken From That Child - Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014, Section 17(7)
This form is a warrant authorizing the detention of a child for up to 4 hours specifically for collecting an intimate DNA sample. It's used under the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014 when authorities need to obtain DNA evidence from a child in criminal investigations.
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37.42 Warrant Authorising Detention Of A Child For A Further Period Not Exceeding 4 Hours For The Purpose Of Having An Intimate Sample Taken From That Child - Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014, Section 17(7)
This form is a warrant authorizing the detention of a child for up to 4 hours specifically for collecting an intimate DNA sample. It's used under the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014 when authorities need to obtain DNA evidence from a child in criminal investigations.
Risk Radar
- Always obtain judicial approval before attempting to take any intimate sample from a child.
- Incomplete form information
- Missing judicial approval before sample collection
- Exceeding the 4-hour detention limit
- Incorrect identification of the child
Plain English
This form allows authorities to legally hold a child for a short period to collect a DNA sample. It's a specific legal procedure that must be approved by the court before any intimate sample can be taken from a child during a criminal investigation.
Submission Date
- This warrant must be obtained before any attempt to take an intimate sample from a child. There is no specific time limit mentioned in the form name, but it should be sought as soon as it's determined that a sample is needed and cannot be obtained through consent.
- 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 this form when you need to take an intimate DNA sample from a child
- • Use this form when consent for sample collection cannot be obtained
- • Use this form when the sample is necessary for criminal proceedings
- • Use this form when other methods of obtaining evidence have been exhausted
- • Do not use this form for non-intimate samples or adult suspects
Use this form or another form?
| Situation | Likely form | Why it matters | Check before you continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intimate sample from adult | Form 37.41 | Different legal procedures apply for adults | Check age of subject before selecting form |
| Non-intimate sample from child | Different form | Different legal requirements for non-intimate samples | Check sample type before proceeding |
| Emergency situation requiring immediate sample | Emergency warrant process | Different procedures may apply for urgent cases | Contact legal advisor immediately |
| Sample from child in care | Additional consent requirements | Additional protections may apply for children in care | Check child's care status before proceeding |
Deadline or filing window
This warrant must be obtained before any attempt to take an intimate sample from a child. There is no specific time limit mentioned in the form name, but it should be sought as soon as it's determined that a sample is needed and cannot be obtained through consent.
Before you submit
- • All child identification details are complete and accurate
- • The specific sample to be taken is clearly specified
- • The reason for sample collection is clearly stated
- • The form has been signed by the authorized officer
- • All supporting documentation is included
- • Judicial approval has been obtained before sample collection
- • The 4-hour detention limit will not be exceeded
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of the form with accurate information
- 2Attach any relevant supporting documentation
- 3Submit the completed form to the appropriate court authority
- 4Wait for judicial approval
- 5Once approved, proceed with the sample collection within the authorized timeframe
- 6Ensure proper procedures are followed during sample collection
- 7Document the process and any issues encountered
Known limitations
- • This form only applies to children, not adults
- • The detention period is strictly limited to 4 hours
- • Only applies to intimate samples, not other types of evidence
- • Requires judicial approval, cannot be self-authorized
- • May not be applicable in emergency situations requiring immediate action
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This form is currently in use under the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014. Recent amendments to the Act may affect how this form is processed, so check for the most current version.
Agency: Courts Service of Ireland
What changed or needs a fresh check
- • Verify the form corresponds to the current Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act
- • Check if recent amendments affect the required information fields
- • Ensure the form number matches the current version (37.42)
- • Confirm that the detention period does not exceed 4 hours as specified
- • Verify that the sample type is correctly identified as "intimate"
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Agency
- Courts Service of Ireland
- Category
- Family Law Forms
- Source
- Court Forms ↗
- Revision Date
- 20/10/25
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37.42 Warrant Authorising Detention Of A Child For A Further Period Not Exceeding 4 Hours For The Purpose Of Having An Intimate Sample Taken From That Child - Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014, Section 17(7)
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After you file
- • Keep a copy of the approved warrant for your records
- • Document the sample collection process thoroughly
- • Monitor any legal challenges to the evidence collection
- • Follow up with the court regarding the outcome of any proceedings
- • Ensure proper storage and handling of the collected sample
- • Report any issues or complications that arose during the process
Source and verification log
- • Form number: 37.42 (confirmed in form name)
- • Issuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland (confirmed in agency information)
- • Legal basis: Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence And DNA Database System) Act 2014, Section 17(7) (confirmed in form name)
- • Purpose: Authorizing detention of a child for up to 4 hours for intimate sample collection (inferred from form name)
- • Sample type: Intimate sample (inferred from form name)
- • Detention period: Not exceeding 4 hours (confirmed in form name)
- • Applicable to children only (inferred from form name)
Common confusion points
7 things to watch for
- 1
Confusing this form with warrants for adult suspects
- 2
Misunderstanding the difference between intimate and non-intimate samples
- 3
Exceeding the 4-hour detention limit
- 4
Attempting to collect samples before obtaining judicial approval
- 5
Not considering the child's welfare during the detention period
- 6
Incorrectly completing the form for non-criminal proceedings
- 7
Using outdated versions of the form
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