37.4 Committal Warrant On Sending Forward For Trial - Children Act 2001 Section 88(1)(B)

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.

Use this form or another form?

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

• • Child’s full name and PPS number entered correctly.
• • Date of birth matches official records.
• • Offence description matches the charge sheet.
• • Correct statutory reference (Section 88(1)(B)).
• • Judge’s name and title are accurate.
• • Judge’s signature and date are present.
• • Form is signed by the court clerk if required.
• • All required supporting documents attached.
• • Submitted to the correct Circuit Court registry.
• • Confirmation receipt saved from eCourt or stamped copy.

How to file this form

1. 1Prepare the draft on the official Form 37.4 template.
2. 2Enter child and offence details.
3. 3Add the statutory reference and hearing date.
4. 4Obtain the judge’s signature and date.
5. 5Have the court clerk sign if required.
6. 6File the original at the Circuit Court registry or upload via eCourt.
7. 7Obtain and retain the filing receipt.

Known limitations

• • Only applicable to children under the Children Act 2001.
• • Not valid for summary offences tried in the District Court.
• • Electronic filing may not be available in all regions.
• • Form does not include space for multiple charges – separate warrants needed.