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Form 37.39 Notice Of Application For Revocation / Variation Of Order Imposing A Community Sanction - Children Act 2001
Form 37.39 is a notice to the Courts Service requesting a revocation or variation of a community sanction order made under the Children Act 2001. Use it when you want the sanction changed or cancelled.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.39 Notice Of Application For Revocation / Variation Of Order Imposing A Community Sanction - Children Act 2001
Form 37.39 is a notice to the Courts Service requesting a revocation or variation of a community sanction order made under the Children Act 2001. Use it when you want the sanction changed or cancelled.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to include the original sanction reference number.
- 2Missing the court‑issued reference number
- 3Leaving out supporting evidence
- 4Submitting after the next compliance deadline
- 5Using the wrong court registry address
Plain English
If a child has been given a community‑service type order and you think it should be altered or removed, you fill out this paper. It tells the court why you want the order reviewed and asks them to consider a new decision.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but filing before the next scheduled compliance or hearing date is strongly advised.
- 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
- You need to change or cancel an existing community sanction under the Children Act 2001.
- The request relates to a child under 18 who is subject to a court‑ordered sanction.
- You have new evidence or circumstances that justify a variation.
- You are not applying for a new sanction – a different form is required for that.
- The original order was made by a Circuit or District Court.
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Use this form or another form?
Requesting a new community sanction
For first‑time orders, not variations
✓ Verify you are not seeking a new order
Appealing a court decision
Formal appeal route, not a variation request
✓ Check appeal time limits
Changing a child’s custody arrangement
Custody matters, not sanction variation
✓ Use the appropriate family law form
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but filing before the next scheduled compliance or hearing date is strongly advised.
Before you submit
- 1Original sanction order reference number entered correctly
- 2All supporting documents attached and clearly labelled
- 3Form completed in black ink or typed
- 4Signature and date added
- 5Correct court registry address used
- 6If e‑filing, PDF is under 5 MB and legible
- 7Copy retained for personal records
- 8Recorded delivery receipt obtained if posting
How to file this form
- 1Collect original sanction order and evidence
- 2Complete Form 37.39
- 3Attach supporting documents
- 4Sign and date the notice
- 5Choose filing method (post, in‑person, e‑filing)
- 6Submit to the appropriate court registry
- 7Obtain receipt or confirmation
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to community sanctions under the Children Act 2001
- 2Does not cover adult or non‑sanction orders
- 3No online auto‑validation – errors may be caught only by court staff
- 4E‑filing may not be available for all courts
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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 37.39 is the current version as of 2024; no recent amendments have been published.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows ‘Form 37.39 – 2024 edition’
- Check that the court reference field matches the latest layout
- Verify the signature line includes space for date and name
- Ensure there is a checklist for attaching supporting documents
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue
- SRCPurpose inferred from Children Act 2001 provisions on community sanctions
- SRCFiling locations based on typical court registry practices in Ireland
- SRCDeadline guidance derived from general court procedural advice
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact e‑filing availability for each court
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific page count or layout changes since 2024
Common confusion points
Mixing up revocation (cancelling) with variation (changing) terminology
Using the wrong form for a first‑time community sanction
Leaving the ‘date of original order’ blank
Assuming e‑filing is automatic for every court
Not attaching medical or educational reports that support the change
Submitting to the wrong court (e.g., High Court instead of Circuit Court)
Forgetting to sign the notice
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