37.9 Order For Detention In Children Detention School - Children Act 2001, Section 142

What this form is for

• • Use when a child is sentenced to detention under Section 142 of the Children Act 2001.
• • Do not use for adult offenders or non‑custodial sentences.
• • If the child is to be placed in a secure training centre, a different form (e.g., Form 38.1) is required.
• • When the sentence is a fine or community service, this form is not applicable.
• • If the order is being varied after the original sentencing, a variation form must be filed instead.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The order must be filed before the child is transferred to the detention school, typically within 24‑48 hours of sentencing.

Before you submit

• • Child’s full name, DOB and PPS number entered correctly
• • Offence description and conviction date match the court transcript
• • Sentence length matches the judge’s oral order
• • Correct Children Detention School selected
• • Judge’s signature and date are present
• • Form is signed on the same page as the order details
• • PDF is clear and legible if filing electronically
• • Reference number of the case included on the cover sheet
• • Copy retained for court records

How to file this form

1. 1Prepare a draft of the order using the official template.
2. 2Have the judge review and sign the completed form.
3. 3Scan the signed document to create a PDF (if filing electronically).
4. 4Log in to the Courts Service e‑filing portal.
5. 5Upload the PDF and attach the case reference.
6. 6Confirm receipt and note the filing reference number.
7. 7If filing by post, send the original signed form to the Central Records Office via recorded delivery.

Known limitations

• • Only applicable to children aged 12‑17 under the Children Act 2001.
• • Does not cover non‑custodial sanctions.
• • Electronic filing requires a Courts Service user account.
• • The form cannot be used to extend an existing detention period.