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Form 37.36 Order For Community Sanction — Mentor (Family Support) Order - Children Act 2001, Section 131
Form 37.36 is an Order for a Community Sanction – Mentor (Family Support) Order under the Children Act 2001, Section 131. It is used when a court orders a child or young person to receive mentoring support as part of a community sanction.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.36 Order For Community Sanction — Mentor (Family Support) Order - Children Act 2001, Section 131
Form 37.36 is an Order for a Community Sanction – Mentor (Family Support) Order under the Children Act 2001, Section 131. It is used when a court orders a child or young person to receive mentoring support as part of a community sanction.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the judge’s signature before filing.
- 2Missing the judge’s signature
- 3Incorrect dates for the order period
- 4Wrong mentor contact details
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If a court decides a child needs a mentor to help with family issues, this form records that order. It tells the mentor, the child’s family and the court what the support will involve.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be filed within 5 working days of the court’s order, unless the judge specifies a different timeframe.
- 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 mentor under Section 131 of the Children Act 2001.
- Do not use for general youth offending orders – those have separate forms.
- If the order is for a non‑family‑support mentor, a different community sanction form applies.
- When the order is for an adult, a different statutory form is required.
- Use this form after the court hearing, not before.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Youth offending order
Covers non‑family mentoring
✓ Verify the offence type first
Adult community sanction
For adults only
✓ Check age eligibility
Family support plan (non‑court)
Voluntary service agreement
✓ Not required for court‑ordered sanctions
Deadline or filing window
The form should be filed within 5 working days of the court’s order, unless the judge specifies a different timeframe.
Before you submit
- 1Child’s full name and DOB entered correctly
- 2Mentor’s name, address and qualification listed
- 3Start and end dates match the court order
- 4All required signatures obtained
- 5Form number and title clearly displayed
- 6No stray marks or corrections
- 7Copy retained for your records
- 8If posting, use recorded delivery
- 9If uploading, confirm receipt email
How to file this form
- 1Complete the form in black ink or electronically.
- 2Have the judge or authorised court clerk sign.
- 3Make a photocopy for your records.
- 4Place the original in an envelope addressed to the court registry.
- 5Post via recorded delivery or deliver in person.
- 6If using the online portal, upload the PDF and confirm receipt.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to children under 18.
- 2Does not cover non‑court‑initiated mentoring.
- 3Form must be the latest version; older PDFs may be rejected.
- 4Electronic submission only available for 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
- Confirm the form header shows ‘Form 37.36 – Order for Community Sanction – Mentor (Family Support)’.
- Check that the judge’s signature line is present.
- Verify the date fields match the current court order format.
- Ensure the mentor’s qualification section reflects the latest statutory requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 25/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland listings.
- SRCSection 131 reference from Children Act 2001.
- SRCSubmission methods inferred from typical Courts Service practices.
- SRCDeadline window based on standard court filing timelines.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source for electronic portal availability.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source for exact 5‑day filing rule.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 131 (family support) with Section 132 (general mentoring).
Leaving the judge’s signature line blank.
Using the adult community sanction form for a child.
Submitting the form to the wrong district court.
Entering the mentor’s office address instead of personal contact details.
Not updating the form after a court amendment.
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