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Form 37.6 Conviction Of Child (By Consent) For Indictable Offence
Form 37.6 is used to record a conviction of a child (under 18) for an indictable offence when the court has accepted the child's consent to be convicted. It is filed with the Courts Service after the hearing.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 37.6 Conviction Of Child (By Consent) For Indictable Offence
Form 37.6 is used to record a conviction of a child (under 18) for an indictable offence when the court has accepted the child's consent to be convicted. It is filed with the Courts Service after the hearing.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the judge’s consent order reference.
- 2Missing the judge's consent order reference
- 3Incorrect child’s date of birth
- 4Failing to attach the court order
- 5Submitting to the wrong court registry
Plain English
If a young person admits guilt and the judge agrees, this form captures that decision. It tells the court and any other agencies that the child has been convicted by consent for a serious crime.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File the form within a few days of the consent conviction order, typically no later than 7 days, to avoid delays in sentencing.
- 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 child consents to be convicted of an indictable offence.
- Do not use for adult convictions.
- Do not use for summary offences or non‑consent convictions.
- Use instead of Form 37.5, which is for non‑consent convictions.
- Applicable only after a court order has been made.
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Child convicted without consent
Different legal basis
✓ Verify consent status first
Adult convicted of indictable offence
Adult procedure
✓ Use adult form
Summary offence by child
Lesser offence category
✓ Choose correct form
Deadline or filing window
File the form within a few days of the consent conviction order, typically no later than 7 days, to avoid delays in sentencing.
Before you submit
- 1Form is the latest 37.6 version.
- 2All child details match the court record.
- 3Offence description matches the charge sheet.
- 4Judge’s consent order reference is entered correctly.
- 5Solicitor’s signature and date are present.
- 6Supporting court order is attached.
- 7Form is legibly printed or typed.
- 8Correct court registry address is used.
- 9Postage or e‑file confirmation retained.
How to file this form
- 1Download the latest Form 37.6 from courts.ie.
- 2Complete all required fields in black ink or typed.
- 3Attach the original judge’s consent order.
- 4Sign and date the form as the solicitor.
- 5Send the package to the appropriate court registry by post or upload via e‑File.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Form only applies to indictable offences.
- 2Only for children who have given consent and the court has accepted it.
- 3Does not record sentencing details.
- 4Electronic filing may not be available in all 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 37.6 is the current version as of 2024. No major revisions have been announced, but check the Courts Service site for updates before filing.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form number is 37.6 on the first page.
- Check for any updated court fee schedule attached.
- Verify the signature block includes space for solicitor’s signature.
- Ensure the field for judge’s consent order reference is present.
- Review any new guidance notes posted on the Courts Service site.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and title from user input.
- SRCIssuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form number prefix.
- SRCPurpose and usage inferred from form title (conviction of child by consent for indictable offence).
- SRCSubmission methods based on typical Courts Service practices (post, in‑person, e‑File).
- SRCDeadlines and timing inferred from standard court procedural practice.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact filing deadline days.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: availability of e‑File for this specific form.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 37.5 (non‑consent) with 37.6.
Leaving the judge’s consent order reference blank.
Submitting to the wrong court (District vs Circuit).
Using an older printed version of the form.
Failing to attach the original consent order.
Incorrect spelling of the child's name causing mismatches.
Assuming electronic filing is available everywhere.
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