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Form 37.32 Order For Community Sanction — Probation (Training Or Activities Programme) Order - Children Act 2001, Section 124
Form 37.32 is an Order for Community Sanction – Probation (Training or Activities Programme) under Section 124 of the Children Act 2001. It is used by the Courts Service of Ireland to record a court‑ordered community‑based programme for a child offender.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.32 Order For Community Sanction — Probation (Training Or Activities Programme) Order - Children Act 2001, Section 124
Form 37.32 is an Order for Community Sanction – Probation (Training or Activities Programme) under Section 124 of the Children Act 2001. It is used by the Courts Service of Ireland to record a court‑ordered community‑based programme for a child offender.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is entering an incorrect PPS number, which can invalidate the order.
- 2Wrong PPS number for the child
- 3Incorrect dates or duration
- 4Missing supervising officer details
- 5Using the wrong form version
Plain English
This paper tells the court that a child must take part in a specific training or activity instead of going to prison. It sets out the details of the programme, the length of time and any conditions the child must follow.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order must be filed on the same day as the sentencing hearing or no later than the next business day.
- 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 child is sentenced to a community‑based training or activity programme.
- When the court orders a probation‑type sanction under Section 124 of the Children Act 2001.
- When the sanction needs to be recorded officially for supervising agencies.
- When the court wants to set conditions such as attendance, reporting, or restitution.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Child sentenced to custodial term
Custodial order, not community sanction
✓ Verify offence type before using
Adult offender community service
Adult probation order, different legislation
✓ Use adult form
Request to vary an existing sanction
Variation, not initial order
✓ File variation form
Deadline or filing window
The order must be filed on the same day as the sentencing hearing or no later than the next business day.
Before you submit
- 1Child’s full name and correct PPS number entered
- 2Offence description matches the court record
- 3Start and end dates are realistic and within statutory limits
- 4Supervising officer’s name, phone and email are included
- 5All mandatory signatures are present
- 6Form version number is current
- 7Any required annexes (programme description, risk assessment) are attached
- 8PDF is not password‑protected
- 9Submission receipt saved from the e‑filing system
How to file this form
- 1Log into the Courts Service e‑filing portal.
- 2Select ‘Create New Filing’ and choose Form 37.32.
- 3Enter all required details as prompted.
- 4Upload any supporting documents.
- 5Review the completed form for errors.
- 6Sign electronically or print, sign, and scan.
- 7Submit and download the confirmation receipt.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to children under 18.
- 2Cannot be used for adult probation orders.
- 3Requires a court decision before it can be completed.
- 4Electronic submission may not be accepted in some remote courts.
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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 37.32 is the current version as of 2024 and has not been superseded. Check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number reads 37.32.
- Check the header shows ‘Children Act 2001 – Section 124’.
- Verify the e‑filing template matches the latest PDF on the Courts Service site.
- Ensure any new fields added after 2023 (e.g., supervising officer email) are completed.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number taken from the Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCSection 124 reference inferred from Children Act 2001.
- SRCE‑filing process based on standard Courts Service online filing guidelines.
- SRCDeadlines inferred from typical court sentencing practice.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact electronic submission steps for Form 37.32.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 37.32 with adult probation forms.
Leaving the ‘supervising officer’ field blank.
Using an outdated PDF version from a cached download.
Entering dates that exceed the statutory maximum for a community sanction.
Failing to attach the programme description annex.
Confusing ‘training’ with ‘activities’ – the form requires a clear label.
Assuming the form can be filed after the sentencing date without a reason.
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