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Form 37.31 Order For Community Sanction — Day Centre Order - Children Act 2001, Section 118
Form 37.31 is an Order for Community Sanction – Day Centre Order made under Section 118 of the Children Act 2001. It is used when a court orders a child to attend a day‑centre as part of a community sanction.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.31 Order For Community Sanction — Day Centre Order - Children Act 2001, Section 118
Form 37.31 is an Order for Community Sanction – Day Centre Order made under Section 118 of the Children Act 2001. It is used when a court orders a child to attend a day‑centre as part of a community sanction.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the judge’s signature, which makes the order invalid.
- 2Missing judge’s signature
- 3Incorrect day‑centre address
- 4Wrong sanction dates
- 5Omitting court‑imposed conditions
Plain English
If a judge decides a child should go to a day‑centre instead of a custodial sentence, this form records that order. It tells the day‑centre, the child’s family and the court what the sanction involves.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order must be filed before the first day‑centre session, typically within 7 days of the court’s decision.
- 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 court orders a day‑centre placement as a community sanction.
- Do not use for residential care orders – a different form applies.
- Use for children under 18 only.
- Applicable for sanctions issued by any District or Circuit Court.
- Only for orders made under Section 118 of the Children Act 2001.
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Residential care order
For full‑time placement, not day‑centre
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Community service order
For non‑day‑centre community work
✓ Check sanction nature
Child protection plan
For broader welfare plans, not sanctions
✓ Confirm purpose
Deadline or filing window
The order must be filed before the first day‑centre session, typically within 7 days of the court’s decision.
Before you submit
- 1Child’s full name and date of birth entered correctly.
- 2Day‑centre name and full address are accurate.
- 3Start and end dates of the sanction are correct.
- 4All court‑imposed conditions are listed.
- 5Judge’s signature and date are present.
- 6Supporting documents attached, if required.
- 7Form signed by the responsible solicitor or clerk.
- 8Copy retained for the family’s records.
- 9Correct court office selected for delivery.
How to file this form
- 1Complete the form using black ink or the e‑filing system.
- 2Have the presiding judge sign and date the order.
- 3Attach any required risk assessments or reports.
- 4Make a copy for the child’s guardian.
- 5Submit the original to the issuing court office (post, in person, or e‑file).
- 6Confirm receipt with the court clerk.
Known limitations
- 1Only valid for day‑centre sanctions under Section 118 of the Children Act 2001.
- 2Does not cover residential or foster‑care placements.
- 3Electronic submission may not be available in all court districts.
- 4Form does not capture financial contributions; a separate agreement may be needed.
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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 37.31 is currently the approved version for Day Centre Orders under the Children Act 2001. No recent amendments have been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows ‘Form 37.31 – Order for Community Sanction – Day Centre Order’.
- Check that the judge’s signature line is present.
- Verify the date fields match the current court calendar format (DD/MM/YYYY).
- Ensure the space for conditions is large enough for all court‑imposed terms.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number derived from provided name.
- SRCSection 118 reference inferred from Children Act 2001.
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard Courts Service practices.
- SRCSignature requirement inferred from typical court orders.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline of 7 days.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of e‑filing for this form.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Day Centre Order (Form 37.31) with Residential Care Order (Form 37.32).
Leaving the judge’s signature line blank.
Entering the day‑centre’s postal code instead of full address.
Using the wrong date format.
Omitting a condition that the court explicitly stated.
Submitting to the wrong court office.
Assuming the form can be filed after the sanction has started.
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