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Form 37.12 Contribution Order On Parent, Etc., Of Child In Reformatory Or Industrial School
Form 37.12 is a Contribution Order concerning a parent or guardian of a child who is in a reformatory or industrial school. It is used when a court orders a contribution to be paid by the parent, guardian or other responsible party.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.12 Contribution Order On Parent, Etc., Of Child In Reformatory Or Industrial School
Form 37.12 is a Contribution Order concerning a parent or guardian of a child who is in a reformatory or industrial school. It is used when a court orders a contribution to be paid by the parent, guardian or other responsible party.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is entering the wrong court order number.
- 2Leaving the contribution amount blank or incorrect
- 3Using the wrong court reference number
- 4Submitting after the 14‑day window
- 5Sending the form to the wrong district court
Plain English
If a child is placed in a reformatory or industrial school, the court may require the parent to contribute to the costs. This form records that order and the amount to be paid. You fill it in so the court and the institution have a clear record.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be lodged within 14 days of the court's contribution order, unless the court grants an extension.
- 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
- When a court orders a parent to pay for a child in a reformatory or industrial school.
- When the contribution amount is set by the court, not by the institution.
- When you need an official record for the institution’s accounting.
- When the order is for a single child only; separate forms are needed for each child.
- When the contribution is a one‑off payment versus a regular instalment.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Child placed in a voluntary care home
Different statutory basis
✓ Verify the child's placement type first
Parent wants to dispute the amount
Requires hearing
✓ File objection before payment due date
Institution seeks direct payment from State
State contribution order
✓ Use only if State is liable
Deadline or filing window
The form should be lodged within 14 days of the court's contribution order, unless the court grants an extension.
Before you submit
- 1Copy of the court order attached
- 2All fields filled in, no blanks
- 3Contribution amount matches the order exactly
- 4Correct district court name and address
- 5Signature and date present
- 6Printed legibly on A4 paper
- 7Envelopes addressed with correct court reference
- 8Proof of postage retained
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the official court order.
- 2Download or collect Form 37.12.
- 3Enter child, parent, institution and order details.
- 4Check figures against the order.
- 5Sign, date and attach the order copy.
- 6Post or deliver the form to the issuing district court.
- 7Keep a copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form only covers one child per submission.
- 2Not accepted electronically unless the court specifically allows it.
- 3Does not calculate interest on late payments.
- 4Only valid for reformatory or industrial school placements.
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.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 37.12 is currently the up‑to‑date version (2024 revision). No major changes have been announced for 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024 revision date.
- Confirm the court reference field layout matches the latest template.
- Verify the payment schedule section includes the new instalment option.
- Ensure the signature block includes the updated declaration wording.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed in official source
- SRCPurpose (contribution order for parent of child in reformatory/industrial school)inferred from title
- SRC14‑day filing windownot confirmed in official source
- SRCSubmission to district court registrynot confirmed in official source
- SRC2024 revision datenot confirmed in official source
- SRCAlternate forms 37.13‑37.15not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up reformatory vs. industrial school terminology.
Using the same form for multiple children.
Leaving the court reference number out or entering it incorrectly.
Assuming the form can be emailed without prior court permission.
Confusing the contribution amount with any separate fees the institution may charge.
Forgetting to attach the original court order.
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