37.37 Order For Community Sanction — Dual Order - Children Act 2001, Section 137

What this form is for

• • Use when a court orders a dual community sanction under Section 137 of the Children Act 2001.
• • Do not use for single‑component sanctions – a different order form applies.
• • If the sanction involves a fine rather than service, a separate financial order form is required.
• • When the child is placed under a protective order, a different Children Act form is needed.
• • For adult offenders, the equivalent community sanction form from the Courts of Justice is used.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The order must be filed within 5 working days of the court judgment, otherwise the sanction may be delayed or invalidated.

Before you submit

• • Child’s full name and date of birth entered correctly
• • Case reference number matches the court file
• • Both sanction components described accurately
• • Start and end dates are realistic and within the court‑ordered period
• • Supervising officer’s name and contact details are included
• • All required signatures (clerk, supervising officer) are present
• • Form is dated
• • Copy retained for records
• • Submitted to the correct court registry
• • Uploaded file is clear and legible if using the portal

How to file this form

1. 1Collect the judgment and child’s case details.
2. 2Complete each section of Form 37.37 on a computer or printed copy.
3. 3Have the court clerk sign and date the form.
4. 4If filing in person, deliver the form to the court registry desk.
5. 5If posting, use recorded delivery to the registry’s address.
6. 6If uploading, log into the Courts Service portal and follow the upload prompts.
7. 7Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement of filing.

Known limitations

• • Only applicable to orders under Section 137 of the Children Act 2001.
• • Does not cover financial penalties or protective orders.
• • Requires a court clerk’s signature; cannot be self‑signed.
• • Electronic submission may be unavailable in some regional courts.