30.1 Community Service Order - Criminal Justice (Community Service) Act, 1983 Section 3

What this form is for

• • When a court orders community service as part of a criminal sentence.
• • To record the number of hours and approved placement.
• • If you are applying for a variation to the order (e.g., change of placement).
• • When you need to provide proof of compliance to the Probation Service.
• • Not for unpaid work arranged voluntarily outside a court order.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The completed form should be returned within 7 days of the sentencing date unless the court specifies a different timeframe.

Before you submit

• • Court reference number matches the sentencing order.
• • All personal details are accurate and legible.
• • Approved community service provider name and address are correct.
• • Total hours ordered are entered exactly as written on the order.
• • Signature and date are present.
• • Form is the latest version (check header).
• • Copy retained for your records.
• • Method of delivery (post, in‑person, email) follows the court’s instructions.

How to file this form

1. 1Read the sentencing order to extract required details.
2. 2Download or obtain the latest Form 30.1 from the Courts Service website.
3. 3Complete the form in black ink or typed text.
4. 4Sign and date the form.
5. 5Make a photocopy for yourself.
6. 6Send the original to the court by the prescribed method.
7. 7Confirm receipt with the court clerk if possible.

Known limitations

• • Form does not capture changes to the placement after submission.
• • Only accepts one approved placement per order.
• • No online portal for direct upload in most courts.
• • Requires physical signature; electronic signatures are not accepted.