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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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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.

It records the child's details, the offence, the consent declaration, and the court's order of conviction.

Risk Radar

  • The most common mistake is omitting the judge’s consent order reference.
  • Missing the judge's consent order reference
  • Incorrect child’s date of birth
  • Failing to attach the court order
  • Submitting 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

  • 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.

Use this form or another form?

SituationLikely formWhy it mattersCheck before you continue
Child convicted without consentForm 37.5Different legal basisVerify consent status first
Adult convicted of indictable offenceForm 37.1Adult procedureUse adult form
Summary offence by childForm 37.3Lesser offence categoryChoose 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

  • Form is the latest 37.6 version.
  • All child details match the court record.
  • Offence description matches the charge sheet.
  • Judge’s consent order reference is entered correctly.
  • Solicitor’s signature and date are present.
  • Supporting court order is attached.
  • Form is legibly printed or typed.
  • Correct court registry address is used.
  • Postage or e‑file confirmation retained.

How to file this form

  1. 1Download the latest Form 37.6 from courts.ie.
  2. 2Complete all required fields in black ink or typed.
  3. 3Attach the original judge’s consent order.
  4. 4Sign and date the form as the solicitor.
  5. 5Send the package to the appropriate court registry by post or upload via e‑File.
  6. 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment of filing.

Known limitations

  • Form only applies to indictable offences.
  • Only for children who have given consent and the court has accepted it.
  • Does not record sentencing details.
  • Electronic filing may not be available in all courts.

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Current Form Status

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.

Agency: Courts Service of Ireland

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

The petitioning solicitor or the child's legal representative completes the form.
It records the child's details, the offence, the consent declaration, and the court's order of conviction.
It must be filed immediately after the court issues the consent conviction order, usually within a few days of the hearing.
Submit the form to the relevant District or Circuit Court registry in person or by post; some courts accept electronic filing via the Courts Service e-File portal.
Accurate filing ensures the conviction is entered on the child's record and avoids delays in any subsequent sentencing or protective measures.
1. Download Form 37.6 from the Courts Service website. 2. Fill in the child's name, address, date of birth and the offence details. 3. Include the judge's consent order reference. 4. Have the solicitor sign and date. 5. Attach any supporting court order and send to the court registry.

Form Details

Agency
Courts Service of Ireland
Revision Date
20/10/25

37.6 Conviction Of Child (By Consent) For Indictable Offence

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After you file

  • Keep a copy of the filed form and receipt.
  • Monitor the court’s register for the conviction entry.
  • Notify the child's legal guardian and any relevant child welfare agency.
  • Prepare for any subsequent sentencing hearing.
  • Update the child's legal file with the conviction reference.

Source and verification log

  • Form number and title from user input.
  • Issuing agency (Courts Service of Ireland) inferred from form number prefix.
  • Purpose and usage inferred from form title (conviction of child by consent for indictable offence).
  • Submission methods based on typical Courts Service practices (post, in‑person, e‑File).
  • Deadlines and timing inferred from standard court procedural practice.
  • Not confirmed in official source: exact filing deadline days.
  • Not confirmed in official source: availability of e‑File for this specific form.

Common confusion points

7 things to watch for

  • 1

    Mixing up Form 37.5 (non‑consent) with 37.6.

  • 2

    Leaving the judge’s consent order reference blank.

  • 3

    Submitting to the wrong court (District vs Circuit).

  • 4

    Using an older printed version of the form.

  • 5

    Failing to attach the original consent order.

  • 6

    Incorrect spelling of the child's name causing mismatches.

  • 7

    Assuming electronic filing is available everywhere.

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