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Form 37.4 Committal Warrant On Sending Forward For Trial - Children Act 2001 Section 88(1)(B)
Form 37.4 is a Committal Warrant used when a child under the Children Act 2001 is being sent forward for trial under Section 88(1)(B). It is completed by the court to authorise the child’s appearance in the Circuit Court.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.4 Committal Warrant On Sending Forward For Trial - Children Act 2001 Section 88(1)(B)
Form 37.4 is a Committal Warrant used when a child under the Children Act 2001 is being sent forward for trial under Section 88(1)(B). It is completed by the court to authorise the child’s appearance in the Circuit Court.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the judge’s signature, which invalidates the warrant.
- 2Incorrect child’s date of birth
- 3Wrong statutory reference
- 4Missing judge’s signature
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If a child is to be tried for a serious offence, the court must issue a committal warrant. This form records that decision and the legal basis for sending the child to trial. It is a formal court document, not a police report.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be filed before the child is taken into custody for trial, typically within a few days of the judge’s decision.
- 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 committing a child under Section 88(1)(B) of the Children Act 2001.
- Do not use for adult committal warrants.
- Do not use for non‑criminal child protection orders.
- Use instead of Form 37.1, which is for adult committal.
- Select this form when the child is to be tried in the Circuit Court, not the District Court.
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Use this form or another form?
Adult committal for trial
Applies to persons over 18
✓ Verify age before using
Child protection order
Not a trial warrant
✓ Use for care orders
Pre‑trial bail application
Bail, not committal
✓ Submit to same court registry
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be filed before the child is taken into custody for trial, typically within a few days of the judge’s decision.
Before you submit
- 1Child’s full name and PPS number entered correctly.
- 2Date of birth matches official records.
- 3Offence description matches the charge sheet.
- 4Correct statutory reference (Section 88(1)(B)).
- 5Judge’s name and title are accurate.
- 6Judge’s signature and date are present.
- 7Form is signed by the court clerk if required.
- 8All required supporting documents attached.
- 9Submitted to the correct Circuit Court registry.
- 10Confirmation receipt saved from eCourt or stamped copy.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare the draft on the official Form 37.4 template.
- 2Enter child and offence details.
- 3Add the statutory reference and hearing date.
- 4Obtain the judge’s signature and date.
- 5Have the court clerk sign if required.
- 6File the original at the Circuit Court registry or upload via eCourt.
- 7Obtain and retain the filing receipt.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to children under the Children Act 2001.
- 2Not valid for summary offences tried in the District Court.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available in all regions.
- 4Form does not include space for multiple charges – separate warrants needed.
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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 37.4 is currently in force with no recent amendments noted as of 2024. Check the Courts Service website for any updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number matches 37.4.
- Check that the statutory reference is still Section 88(1)(B).
- Verify the layout matches the latest eCourt template.
- Ensure the judge’s title field reflects any recent changes (e.g., Senior Circuit Judge).
- Confirm the required signature field is present.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service of Ireland listings.
- SRCSection 88(1)(B) reference inferred from Children Act 2001.
- SRCFiling location (Circuit Court registry) based on standard court practice.
- SRCElectronic filing via eCourt assumed from Courts Service digital services.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact signature requirements for clerk.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific deadline days after hearing.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 37.4 with adult committal forms.
Leaving the statutory reference blank or using the wrong section.
Using an outdated paper template instead of the eCourt version.
Submitting to the District Court registry by mistake.
Failing to include the judge’s full title.
Incorrectly spelling the child’s name, causing mismatched records.
Omitting the date the warrant is to be executed.
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