Official form guide
Form 30.2 Summons Under Section 7 (4) - Criminal Justice (Community Service) Act, 1983
Form 30.2 is a summons issued under Section 7(4) of the Criminal Justice (Community Service) Act 1983. It is used by the Courts Service to order a person to perform community service as a sentencing option.
Need help with Form 30.2 Summons Under Section 7 (4) - Criminal Justice (Community Service) Act, 1983?
Open it in the AI Editor for field guidance, checks, and PDF export.
Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 30.2 Summons Under Section 7 (4) - Criminal Justice (Community Service) Act, 1983
Form 30.2 is a summons issued under Section 7(4) of the Criminal Justice (Community Service) Act 1983. It is used by the Courts Service to order a person to perform community service as a sentencing option.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is ignoring the start‑date deadline and ending up in breach of the court order.
- 2Missing the start date
- 3Providing an outdated address
- 4Confusing community service hours with court fees
- 5Failing to inform the supervising authority of a change of address
Plain English
If a court decides you must do unpaid work for the community, they will send you this paper. It tells you what you have to do, when, and where. You must follow the instructions or risk further legal action.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The offender must begin the community‑service work on or before the start date shown on the summons, usually within 14 days of receipt.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
AI co-pilot
Fill it faster. Catch mistakes before you file.
What this form is for
- When a court orders community service under Section 7(4) of the 1983 Act.
- To formally notify the offender of the required work and hours.
- When the offender needs a written record for employment or travel purposes.
- If the offender wishes to appeal the order, the summons provides the reference number.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Fine order
Used for monetary penalties, not community work
✓ Verify the offence type before proceeding
Probation order
Applies when a probation officer is appointed, not community service
✓ Check if a probation order already exists
Appeal of sentence
Used to challenge any sentencing decision, not to comply
✓ Submit within 14 days of the original judgment
Deadline or filing window
The offender must begin the community‑service work on or before the start date shown on the summons, usually within 14 days of receipt.
Before you submit
- 1Read the entire summons for instructions.
- 2Confirm personal details (name, address, PPSN) are correct.
- 3Note the total hours and the start‑date.
- 4Contact the supervising authority to confirm placement.
- 5Keep a copy of the summons and any email confirmations.
- 6Arrange transport to the first work site.
- 7Sign the acknowledgement section, if present.
How to file this form
- 1Receive the summons by post.
- 2Check the details against your court judgment.
- 3Call or email the supervising authority listed on the form.
- 4Confirm the work location, schedule and any equipment needed.
- 5Attend the first community‑service session and sign the register.
- 6Maintain a personal log of hours completed.
- 7Notify the court if you cannot meet the schedule for a valid reason.
Known limitations
- 1Form is paper‑only; no online submission option.
- 2Does not cover alternative penalties like fines or custodial sentences.
- 3Only applicable to offences covered by the 1983 Act.
- 4No field for electronic signatures; must be signed manually.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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.
Almost done reviewing the fields?
Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 30.2 remains the current version for community‑service summons under the 1983 Act. No major revisions have been announced in the last two years.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the court name and address match the latest court listings.
- Confirm the number of community‑service hours matches the judgment.
- Verify the supervising authority’s contact details are up‑to‑date.
- Ensure the start‑date field is filled in; older versions left it blank.
- Look for any added signature line for the offender’s acknowledgment.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from Courts Service of Ireland listings.
- SRCSection 7(4) reference confirmed from Criminal Justice (Community Service) Act 1983.
- SRCNo official online guide for Form 30.2 foundnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCTypical submission method (post) inferred from standard court summons practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadline expectations based on typical court ordersnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up community‑service hours with court‑imposed fines.
Assuming the form can be emailed to the court.
Not notifying the supervising authority of a change of address.
Believing the start date is flexible without permission.
Skipping the signature on the acknowledgement line.
Thinking the form covers all sentencing options.
Source transparency
Copyright & Licensing — Irish Government Forms
BrieflyGo links to and explains official public form sources. We are not a government agency, and this page is for general form guidance, not legal advice.
Understand the agreement before you sign it.
Review risky clauses in plain English, fix the document, and keep it moving toward signature.