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Form 37.22 Warrant To Arrest - Children Act, 2001, Section 110
Form 37.22 is a Warrant to Arrest issued under Section 110 of the Children Act 2001. It is used by the Courts Service of Ireland to authorise the arrest of a child in relation to a criminal investigation or court order.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.22 Warrant To Arrest - Children Act, 2001, Section 110
Form 37.22 is a Warrant to Arrest issued under Section 110 of the Children Act 2001. It is used by the Courts Service of Ireland to authorise the arrest of a child in relation to a criminal investigation or court order.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the judge’s signature, which renders the warrant void.
- 2Incorrect child's date of birth
- 3Missing judge's signature
- 4Wrong legal reference (e.g., citing the wrong Act)
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If a child is suspected of breaking the law, a judge can sign this form to give police the power to arrest them. The form tells the police exactly why and how the arrest can happen.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be filed with the court registry and delivered to the Gardaí before any arrest is attempted, typically within 24 hours of the court order.
- 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 the arrest of a child under the Children Act 2001.
- When police need a written authority to detain a minor.
- Instead of a standard adult arrest warrant (Form 37.01).
- When the offence involves a child under 18 and the case is being heard in a District Court.
- When a protective order under the Children Act is being enforced.
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Use this form or another form?
Adult suspect
Not applicable to minors
✓ Verify age first
Protective supervision order
Different legal basis
✓ Use only for supervision, not arrest
Emergency police action
Police can act under emergency powers
✓ Confirm urgency before bypassing
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be filed with the court registry and delivered to the Gardaí before any arrest is attempted, typically within 24 hours of the court order.
Before you submit
- 1Child’s full name and correct DOB entered
- 2Accurate description of alleged offence
- 3Section 110 reference clearly stated
- 4Judge’s signature and date present
- 5Form printed on official court paper
- 6Copy sealed for Gardaí
- 7Submitted to the correct District Court registry
- 8Retention of original for court records
- 9Confirmation receipt from court clerk
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the court order authorising the arrest.
- 2Complete Form 37.22 with all required details.
- 3Present the form to the judge for signature.
- 4File the signed form at the appropriate District Court registry.
- 5Provide a sealed copy to the Gardaí via the Courts Service portal or in person.
- 6Record the filing reference number for future tracking.
- 7Store the original in the case file.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to children under 18.
- 2Cannot be used for civil protection orders.
- 3Requires a judge’s signature; not valid if signed by a clerk.
- 4Must be used in conjunction with a valid court order.
- 5Not valid for cross‑border arrests outside Ireland.
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 37.22 is the current version used by the Courts Service as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced recently.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows 'Form 37.22 – Warrant to Arrest'.
- Confirm the reference to Section 110 of the Children Act 2001 is present.
- Verify the judge’s signature field is included and signed.
- Ensure the date format matches the court’s standard (DD/MM/YYYY).
- Check for any new watermark or security features introduced in 2023.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and title taken from user input.
- SRCSection 110 reference inferred from Children Act 2001.
- SRCRoles of judge and Gardaí inferred from standard Irish court procedures.
- SRCFiling location (court registry) inferred from typical Courts Service practice.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline (24 hours) and specific portal name.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: security watermark updates in 2023.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 37.22 with adult arrest warrant Form 37.01.
Leaving the judge’s signature line blank.
Using the wrong legal reference (e.g., Section 109 instead of 110).
Submitting the form to the wrong court district.
Incorrect date format causing processing delays.
Failing to seal the copy for Gardaí.
Assuming the warrant is valid without a court order attached.
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