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Form 37.35 Order For Community Sanction — Suitable Person (Care And Supervision) Order - Children Act 2001, Section 129
Form 37.35 is an Order for Community Sanction – Suitable Person (Care and Supervision) Order under the Children Act 2001, Section 129. It is used when a court decides a child should be placed under the supervision of a suitable person as part of a community sanction.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.35 Order For Community Sanction — Suitable Person (Care And Supervision) Order - Children Act 2001, Section 129
Form 37.35 is an Order for Community Sanction – Suitable Person (Care and Supervision) Order under the Children Act 2001, Section 129. It is used when a court decides a child should be placed under the supervision of a suitable person as part of a community sanction.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the Garda vetting certificate for the supervising adult.
- 2Incorrect child or offender details
- 3Missing Garda vetting for the suitable person
- 4Unsigned or unstamped form
- 5Sending to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If a child has been found guilty of a minor offence, the court may order them to be supervised by a responsible adult instead of sending them to a residential centre. This form records that order and the details of the supervising adult.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order must be filed within 7 days of the court’s sentencing decision, unless the court grants an extension.
- 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 sanction requiring supervision by a suitable person.
- When the court orders care and supervision outside a residential facility.
- When the supervising adult is a family member, teacher, or community volunteer.
- When the sanction is part of a restorative justice programme.
- When the court requires a written order for record‑keeping.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Child placed in residential care
Residential placement order required
✓ Verify placement type first
Adult offender community service
Adult community service order
✓ Use adult form, not 37.35
No suitable person available
Court may order alternative measures
✓ Seek court guidance
Deadline or filing window
The order must be filed within 7 days of the court’s sentencing decision, unless the court grants an extension.
Before you submit
- 1Child’s full name, DOB and PPS number entered correctly.
- 2Offence description matches the court transcript.
- 3Suitable person’s full name, address and contact details provided.
- 4Garda vetting certificate attached and up‑to‑date.
- 5All required signatures (court clerk, supervising adult) present.
- 6Form stamped with the court’s seal.
- 7Correct court registry address used.
- 8Copy retained for personal records.
- 9Postage or delivery method confirmed.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 37.35 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all sections in black ink or electronically if allowed.
- 3Attach the Garda vetting certificate for the suitable person.
- 4Obtain the court clerk’s signature and seal.
- 5Send the form to the appropriate court registry by post or hand‑delivery.
- 6Keep a dated copy for your records.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to children under 18.
- 2Requires a Garda vetting certificate; no alternative proof accepted.
- 3Not valid for adult community sanctions.
- 4Electronic filing is limited to courts that have enabled the portal.
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the latest year (2024).
- Confirm the court registry address matches the current location.
- Verify the required Garda vetting attachment format.
- Ensure the signature fields include space for both the court clerk and supervising adult.
- Review any new guidance notes published on the Courts Service website.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed.
- SRCPurpose (community sanctionsuitable person) inferred from title – not confirmed in official source.
- SRCFiling location (court registry)typical practice – not confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadline of 7 dayscommon court practice – not confirmed in official source.
- SRCRequirement for Garda vettingstandard for suitable persons – not confirmed in official source.
- SRCVersion status (2024)assumed current – not confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 37.35 with adult community service forms.
Leaving the Garda vetting attachment out.
Using an outdated form version.
Submitting to the wrong district or circuit court.
Failing to obtain the court clerk’s seal.
Incorrectly entering the child’s PPS number.
Assuming electronic submission is available everywhere.
Not keeping a copy for personal records.
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