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Form 37.16 Order Sending Forward On A Plea Of Guilty - Children Act, 2001, Section 75(5)
This form (37.16) is used when a guilty plea has been entered under the Children Act, 2001, specifically relating to Section 75(5). It officially records and sends forward an order made in court based on that guilty admission.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.16 Order Sending Forward On A Plea Of Guilty - Children Act, 2001, Section 75(5)
This form (37.16) is used when a guilty plea has been entered under the Children Act, 2001, specifically relating to Section 75(5). It officially records and sends forward an order made in court based on that guilty admission.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure the specific reference to Children Act, 2001, Section 75(5) is correctly transcribed.
- 2Failing to reference Children Act, 2001, Section 75(5)
- 3Incorrectly dating the formal court order
- 4Missing details of the specific 'Order' being sent forward
- 5Submitting it to the wrong local court office
Plain English
Essentially, this document tells everyone involved that a child's case is moving forward because they have admitted they are guilty. It formalises the judge's decision following that guilty plea under the Children Act 2001. This helps track the next steps in the legal process.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form as soon as the order is made following the guilty plea. There is no confirmed grace period noted in the official source.
- 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
- Use this form when someone pleads guilty in court.
- The plea must specifically fall under Section 75(5) of the Children Act, 2001.
- It is used *after* the judge has made an official order based on that guilty admission.
- Do not use this if the plea was entered but no formal order has been made yet.
- This form sends the record forward; it isn't just a declaration of guilt.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Plea Entered, but Order is different
If the order relates to another Act or section, check if there is a specific form for that law.
✓ Check form title carefully.
Guilty Plea, No Formal Order Yet
You might need an initial declaration of plea form before this one.
✓ Verify with the Court Clerk.
Plea Entered & Order Made, but it's NOT under Children Act 2001 S75(5)
If the law is different, a different official document must be used to record the order.
✓ Check the statute reference.
Form 37.16 (or another specific form)
Plea Entered, Order Made, and it IS under Children Act 2001 S75(5) but needs sending to CRO portal
This form serves as the official dispatch mechanism for that specific legal action.
✓ Ensure destination details are correct.
Deadline or filing window
Submit this form as soon as the order is made following the guilty plea. There is no confirmed grace period noted in the official source.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure the name and address of the person pleading guilty are fully correct.
- 2Verify the case number from the court is accurately transcribed onto Form 37.16.
- 3Confirm that the order being sent forward precisely matches what was stated in court.
- 4Check that the recipient body (who receives the forwarded order) is correctly named and addressed.
- 5Signatures must be present: Judge/Magistrate AND the person certifying the order.
- 6If electronic submission, ensure all required digital fields are populated.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 37.16 accurately using black ink.
- 2Obtain the official signature(s) from the presiding judicial officer.
- 3Attach any supporting court documentation (e.g., minutes or judgment excerpts).
- 4Submit the completed form to the designated recipient body (e.g., a specific Court office or agency portal).
- 5If submitting electronically, upload scanned copies of all required documents.
Known limitations
- 1The form itself does not dictate penalties; it only records that an order *has* been made.
- 2It is limited to orders stemming from a guilty plea under Children Act, 2001, Section 75(5).
- 3Not confirmed in official source: Whether this form can be used for appeals based on the S75(5) finding is not explicitly stated here.
- 4The specific court jurisdiction (e.g., District vs Circuit) may influence how it must be filed.
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->This is the standard document for recording an order when a guilty plea has been entered under Section 75(5) of the Children Act, 2001. It confirms that this specific order is being sent forward to another party or body.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if any new codes or boxes have appeared related to recent legislative amendments.
- Confirm the precise wording of Section 75(5) is reflected on the document.
- Verify the official stamp/logo placement matches the current Courts Service template.
- Look for changes in required supporting documentation references (e.g., specific CRO forms).
- Check if the date format has changed (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs MM/DD/YYYY).
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 37.16
- SRCRelevant Legislation: Children Act, 2001
- SRCSpecific Section: Section 75(5)
- SRCPurpose: Records and sends forward an order resulting from a guilty plea.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The specific administrative department within COURTS that manages this form.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this for the *initial* plea declaration; this confirms the order *after* the plea.
Assuming this form handles non-guilty pleas (e.g., 'Not Guilty' with a subsequent finding).
Forgetting to specify *what* the order is (e.g., placement in foster care, specific service requirement).
Confusing Section 75(5) with other sections of the Children Act, 2001.
Failing to sign it correctly—the judge's signature is critical.
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