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Form 37.24 Order On Default Of Compliance With Order To Pay Fine/Compensation - Children Act, 2001, Section 110
This form is used when someone has failed to follow an existing court order to pay a fine or compensation under the Children Act, 2001. Specifically, it relates to Section 110 of that Act. You use this form to formally notify the court about this non-compliance.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.24 Order On Default Of Compliance With Order To Pay Fine/Compensation - Children Act, 2001, Section 110
This form is used when someone has failed to follow an existing court order to pay a fine or compensation under the Children Act, 2001. Specifically, it relates to Section 110 of that Act. You use this form to formally notify the court about this non-compliance.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to cite the specific Children Act, 2001 Section 110 in the form details!
- 2Not referencing the correct case number from the initial Order to Pay.
- 3Failing to specify if the default is on a fine or compensation.
- 4Submitting without attaching proof of the original payment deadline date.
- 5Mislabelling the form as general compliance instead of 'Order On Default'.
Plain English
Simply put, if someone was ordered by the courts to pay money (a fine or compensation) related to a child's matter and they haven't paid it, you use Form 37.24. This tells the Courts Service that the payment deadline has been missed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no single fixed deadline; submit this as soon as you confirm the payment default has occurred following the original 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
- Use this form only after a prior Order to Pay Fine/Compensation has already been made by the court.
- It is used when the person ordered to pay has failed to comply with that previous order.
- This specific form targets breaches under Section 110 of the Children Act, 2001. Use other forms for different sections or types of debt.
- Do not use this if you are just starting the process; this is for when compliance has already failed.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Not paying a fine/compensation
Check the specific section number of your original order.
✓ Ensure you cite the correct Act.
Other related Compliance Forms (Courts)
Starting the payment process
If this is the first time the court orders payment, use that form instead.
✓ Verify if a prior order exists.
Paying fine/compensation voluntarily
Use this when the person pays *before* the default happens.
✓ Confirm the amount paid matches the original debt.
Payment Confirmation Form (Courts)
General non-compliance issue
If the debt isn't under the Children Act, 2001, use a general compliance form.
✓ Check the originating court document.
Deadline or filing window
There is no single fixed deadline; submit this as soon as you confirm the payment default has occurred following the original court order.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure the name and address of the person in default match official records.
- 2Clearly state which original Order you are referring to (date/case number).
- 3Confirm that the fine or compensation amount listed is accurate.
- 4Attach proof of non-payment (e.g., bank statements, payment notices).
- 5Sign and date the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
- 6Check that you have completed all sections marked with an asterisk (*).
How to file this form
- 1Complete every field on Form 37.24 clearly using black ink.
- 2Attach copies of the original Order to Pay and any evidence showing non-compliance.
- 3Submit the form to the relevant Court Office handling your case (Courts Service).
- 4If submitting online via a portal, ensure all attachments upload successfully before final submission.
- 5Keep a copy of the fully completed and signed form for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not guarantee the court will grant the Order immediately; it initiates the process.
- 2The specific type of order granted (e.g., warrant, attachment) is decided by the Judge/District Court, not on this form alone.
- 3It assumes the debt relates specifically to fine or compensation under Section 110.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The exact fee payable for filing this form is not listed on the name/number.
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 form is used to formally request a court order when someone hasn't paid an existing fine or compensation under the Children Act, 2001. It specifically addresses failures related to Section 110 of that Act.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the top header for the current year/version date.
- Confirm that 'Children Act, 2001' is still listed correctly.
- Verify if Section 110 remains the primary focus area or if there are other sections mentioned.
- Look for any changes to required supporting documentation fields.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 37.24
- SRCGoverning Act: Children Act, 2001
- SRCSpecific Section Addressed: Section 110
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: The specific title of the court that must receive it.
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with one that *requests* payment rather than reporting failure to pay.
Not correctly referencing the original Order Number (the case number).
Failing to distinguish between 'Fine' and 'Compensation' when describing the debt.
Submitting it without attaching evidence of non-compliance.
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