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Form 37.25 Order To Parent Or Guardian To Enter Recognisance - Children Act, 2001, Section 114
Form 37.25 is an Order to a parent or guardian to enter recognisance under Section 114 of the Children Act 2001. It is used when a court requires a financial guarantee to ensure compliance with a child‑protection order.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.25 Order To Parent Or Guardian To Enter Recognisance - Children Act, 2001, Section 114
Form 37.25 is an Order to a parent or guardian to enter recognisance under Section 114 of the Children Act 2001. It is used when a court requires a financial guarantee to ensure compliance with a child‑protection order.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to sign the form in front of a commissioner for oaths.
- 2Incorrect amount entered
- 3Missing signature or date
- 4Failure to attach proof of payment
- 5Submitting to the wrong court
Plain English
If a court says a parent must give a financial promise to keep a child safe, this form records that promise. It tells the court how much money the parent will pledge and the conditions attached.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The recognisance must be filed within the time limit set by the court order, typically within 7 days of the hearing.
- 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 give a recognisance under Section 114 of the Children Act 2001.
- When a financial guarantee is required to enforce a child‑protection order.
- When the recognisance amount is to be paid directly to the State or a designated authority.
- If the parent wishes to dispute the amount, a different form (e.g., appeal form) must be used.
- For any other type of recognisance (e.g., bail), use the appropriate bail recognisance form.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Parent wants to appeal recognisance amount
Appeals the financial terms set by the court
✓ Verify appeal deadline before filing
Form 37.28 (Appeal of Recognisance)
Recognisance for bail, not child protection
Different legal basis
✓ Use bail form instead of 37.25
Court order issued by Central Criminal Court
Different jurisdiction
✓ Confirm court type before proceeding
Form 37.30 (Central Court Recognisance)
Deadline or filing window
The recognisance must be filed within the time limit set by the court order, typically within 7 days of the hearing.
Before you submit
- 1Read the court order for exact recognisance amount.
- 2Enter parent/guardian name and address correctly.
- 3Write the amount in euros, using only numbers.
- 4Include the payment date as specified by the court.
- 5Sign and date the form in front of a commissioner for oaths.
- 6Attach proof of payment or bank details if required.
- 7Use the current version of Form 37.25.
- 8Address the envelope to the correct court registry.
- 9Keep a copy of the completed form and receipt.
- 10Confirm receipt with the court clerk.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the latest Form 37.25 from the Courts Service website or registry.
- 2Complete the form using details from the court order.
- 3Have the form witnessed by a commissioner for oaths.
- 4Attach any required supporting documents.
- 5Deliver the form to the court registry in person or by post.
- 6Obtain a filing receipt or acknowledgment.
- 7File a copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to recognisance under Section 114 of the Children Act 2001.
- 2Not valid for bail recognisance or other statutory recognisances.
- 3Requires witnessing by a commissioner for oaths in most cases.
- 4Electronic submission is not currently supported; paper filing is required.
- 5Only accepts payment details in euros.
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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 37.25 is the current version used by the Courts Service of Ireland; no recent amendments have been published as of 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form header for the latest version date.
- Confirm the court name and address fields match the issuing court.
- Verify that the recognisance amount field is still a single numeric entry.
- Ensure the signature block includes space for a commissioner for oaths if required.
- Look for any new guidance notes attached to the form.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from user input.
- SRCSection 114 reference inferred from Children Act 2001.
- SRCCourt filing procedure based on typical Courts Service practice.
- SRCWitness requirement inferred from standard Irish court forms.
- SRCDeadline window typical for recognisance ordersnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCElectronic filing limitation inferred from current Courts Service capabilitiesnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up recognisance amount with bail amount.
Leaving the signature block unsigned or not witnessed.
Submitting to the wrong court (e.g., District vs. Circuit).
Using an older version of the form with different field layout.
Failing to attach proof of payment when required.
Misreading the deadline set by the court order.
Assuming the form can be filed online.
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