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Form 37.37 Order For Community Sanction — Dual Order - Children Act 2001, Section 137
Form 37.37 is the Order for Community Sanction – Dual Order under the Children Act 2001, Section 137. It is used by the Courts Service of Ireland when a court orders a dual community sanction for a child or young person.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.37 Order For Community Sanction — Dual Order - Children Act 2001, Section 137
Form 37.37 is the Order for Community Sanction – Dual Order under the Children Act 2001, Section 137. It is used by the Courts Service of Ireland when a court orders a dual community sanction for a child or young person.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to sign and date the form before filing.
- 2Leaving dates blank or incorrect
- 3Mixing up the two sanction components
- 4Missing the clerk’s signature
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
This paper records a court‑ordered community service or similar sanction that involves two separate parts, such as a programme and a supervision component. It is filled out after the judge issues the order and before the child begins the sanction.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order must be filed within 5 working days of the court judgment, otherwise the sanction may be delayed or invalidated.
- 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 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.
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Single‑component community sanction
Only one part to record
✓ Verify the order only mentions one component
Financial penalty for a child
Monetary order, not service
✓ Check the judgment for a fine
Protective order for a child
Safety measures, not sanction
✓ Confirm the court issued a protection order
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
- 1Child’s full name and date of birth entered correctly
- 2Case reference number matches the court file
- 3Both sanction components described accurately
- 4Start and end dates are realistic and within the court‑ordered period
- 5Supervising officer’s name and contact details are included
- 6All required signatures (clerk, supervising officer) are present
- 7Form is dated
- 8Copy retained for records
- 9Submitted to the correct court registry
- 10Uploaded file is clear and legible if using the portal
How to file this form
- 1Collect the judgment and child’s case details.
- 2Complete each section of Form 37.37 on a computer or printed copy.
- 3Have the court clerk sign and date the form.
- 4If filing in person, deliver the form to the court registry desk.
- 5If posting, use recorded delivery to the registry’s address.
- 6If uploading, log into the Courts Service portal and follow the upload prompts.
- 7Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to orders under Section 137 of the Children Act 2001.
- 2Does not cover financial penalties or protective orders.
- 3Requires a court clerk’s signature; cannot be self‑signed.
- 4Electronic submission may be unavailable in some regional 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 37.37 is currently the approved version for 2024‑2025. No major revisions have been announced recently.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form header shows the 2024‑2025 version date.
- Verify the field for ‘Dual Order Description’ is present.
- Confirm the signature line includes space for the clerk’s name and date.
- Ensure the online portal upload template matches the printed form layout.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland catalogue.
- SRCSection reference (Children Act 2001, Section 137) inferred from form name.
- SRCFiling deadline estimate based on typical court practicenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCOnline portal submission possibilitynot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSignature requirement inferred from standard court order formsnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Differentiating between dual and single community sanctions.
Whether a fine needs to be recorded on this form.
Which court registry to submit to when multiple courts are involved.
How to fill the ‘Dual Order Description’ field correctly.
Whether an electronic signature is acceptable.
What to do if the order is amended after filing.
Understanding the deadline calculation (working days vs calendar days).
If the supervising officer changes, how to update the form.
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