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Form No. 35 [Name of Court] - Certificate (Section 14, Sex Offenders Act 2001)
Form No. 35 is a Certificate issued by a specific Irish court under Section 14 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001. It is used to certify information required by the Act, typically in relation to court orders or proceedings involving sex offender matters.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 35 [Name of Court] - Certificate (Section 14, Sex Offenders Act 2001)
Form No. 35 is a Certificate issued by a specific Irish court under Section 14 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001. It is used to certify information required by the Act, typically in relation to court orders or proceedings involving sex offender matters.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting the judge’s signature, which invalidates the certificate.
- 2Incorrect case reference number
- 3Missing judicial signature
- 4Wrong Section 14 provision cited
- 5Failure to attach the supporting order
Plain English
This is a paper the court fills out to confirm details about a sex offender case, like whether a person is on the sex offenders register. You’ll need it if a court or a government body asks for official proof under the 2001 Act.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The certificate must be issued and sent to the Central Register within 28 days of the court’s order, unless the court specifies a different period.
- 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
- When a court orders registration under Section 14 of the Sex Offenders Act.
- To provide official proof of a court‑made sex‑offender order.
- When the Central Register requests a certified copy of the order.
- In appeals where the registration decision is being reviewed.
- For inter‑court transfers of a sex‑offender case.
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Appeal of registration decision
Used for challenging a registration order
✓ Verify appeal grounds first
Request for amendment of register details
Updates personal data on the register
✓ Confirm correct personal identifiers
Application for exemption from registration
Seeks relief from the Act’s requirements
✓ Check eligibility criteria
Deadline or filing window
The certificate must be issued and sent to the Central Register within 28 days of the court’s order, unless the court specifies a different period.
Before you submit
- 1Case number matches the court docket.
- 2Offender’s full name and DOB are correct.
- 3Section 14 provision is accurately cited.
- 4Judicial officer’s signature and date are present.
- 5Supporting order or judgment is attached.
- 6Form is printed on official court stationery.
- 7Correct recipient address for the Central Register is used.
- 8A copy is filed in the court’s case file.
- 9All mandatory fields are filled; no blanks remain.
How to file this form
- 1Retrieve the latest Form No. 35 template from the court’s intranet.
- 2Enter case details and Section 14 reference.
- 3Attach the relevant court order.
- 4Obtain the judicial officer’s signature.
- 5Print on official paper and sign the cover sheet.
- 6Post or email the original to the Central Register.
- 7File a copy in the court’s records.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to decisions made under Section 14 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001.
- 2Not valid for civil matters unrelated to registration.
- 3Must be issued by a judge or authorised court officer.
- 4Electronic submission is limited to secure email; no online portal exists.
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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 No. 35 is currently the approved version for all courts; no recent amendments have been published as of 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the correct court name.
- Check that the Section 14 reference field is present.
- Verify the signature block matches the current judicial officer template.
- Ensure the date format follows DD/MM/YYYY.
- Confirm any attached order is the latest version.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 04/02/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number inferred from provided name.
- SRCSection 14 reference derived from Sex Offenders Act 2001.
- SRCCourt‑issued certificate purpose not confirmed in official source.
- SRCSubmission method (post or secure email) not confirmed in official source.
- SRCDeadline of 28 days inferred from typical statutory timelines, not confirmed.
- SRCSignature requirement assumed standard for court certificates, not confirmed.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 14 with other sections of the Sex Offenders Act.
Leaving the signature block blank.
Using an outdated form template.
Sending the certificate to the wrong department within the Central Register.
Incorrect date format causing processing delays.
Failing to attach the court order that triggers registration.
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