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Form 37.18 Notice Of Application For An Order On Failure To Comply With Community Sanction – Restriction On Movement Order - Children Act, 2001, Section 136
Form 37.18 is a Notice of Application for an Order on Failure to Comply with a Community Sanction – Restriction on Movement Order under the Children Act 2001, Section 136. It is used when a child’s community sanction has been breached and a court order is sought to restrict the child’s movement.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.18 Notice Of Application For An Order On Failure To Comply With Community Sanction – Restriction On Movement Order - Children Act, 2001, Section 136
Form 37.18 is a Notice of Application for an Order on Failure to Comply with a Community Sanction – Restriction on Movement Order under the Children Act 2001, Section 136. It is used when a child’s community sanction has been breached and a court order is sought to restrict the child’s movement.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the breach evidence, which can cause the application to be rejected.
- 2Missing the deadline for filing after the breach
- 3Leaving key details of the breach blank
- 4Failing to attach supporting evidence
- 5Incorrect child or case reference numbers
Plain English
If a child has not followed the conditions of a community sanction, the state can ask the court to limit where the child can go. This form tells the court what happened and asks for a Restriction on Movement Order.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the notice as soon as the breach is confirmed, ideally within 5 working days, to avoid procedural delays.
- 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 when a child has breached a community sanction and a movement restriction is needed.
- Do not use for general child protection orders – those have separate forms.
- If the breach involves a criminal offence, a different criminal court form may be required.
- When the child is over 18, a different adult sanction form applies.
- Use this form after the breach is documented but before the next scheduled hearing.
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Use this form or another form?
Breach of a criminal offence by a child
Criminal court process
✓ Verify offence type first
Request for a Child Care Order
Different statutory basis
✓ Use only for care orders
Appeal against a Restriction on Movement Order
Appeals procedure
✓ File within 14 days of order
Deadline or filing window
File the notice as soon as the breach is confirmed, ideally within 5 working days, to avoid procedural delays.
Before you submit
- 1Child’s full name and date of birth entered correctly.
- 2Correct case reference number included.
- 3Detailed description of the breach provided.
- 4Original community sanction details recorded.
- 5Specific movement restrictions clearly listed.
- 6All supporting documents attached.
- 7Form signed by the authorised State representative.
- 8Copy retained for records.
- 9Correct court registry address used.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the latest Form 37.18 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete the form in black ink or via the e‑filing portal.
- 3Attach breach evidence (e.g., police report, witness statements).
- 4Sign the form and have the State Prosecutor sign if required.
- 5Deliver the form to the appropriate court registry in person or by post.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the court.
- 7File a copy with the child’s case file.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to breaches of community sanctions under the Children Act 2001.
- 2Not suitable for adult offenders or non‑sanction breaches.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all court districts.
- 4No built‑in validation for case numbers – must be checked manually.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the latest version date.
- Confirm the court registry address listed matches the intended filing court.
- Verify that the field for "Section 136" is still present.
- Ensure any new mandatory attachment list is followed.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed.
- SRCSection 136 reference from Children Act 2001confirmed.
- SRCFiling location (court registry)not confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic filing availabilitynot confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadline recommendation (5 days)not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSignature requirement by State Prosecutornot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 136 (movement restriction) with Section 135 (other sanctions).
Using the form for a child over 18 years old.
Submitting to the wrong court (District vs Circuit).
Leaving the “date of breach” field blank.
Attaching unrelated documents instead of the specific breach evidence.
Forgetting the State Prosecutor’s signature.
Assuming electronic filing is mandatory when paper filing is still accepted.
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