37.18 Notice Of Application For An Order On Failure To Comply With Community Sanction – Restriction On Movement Order - Children Act, 2001, Section 136

What this form is for

• • Use when a child has breached a community sanction and a movement restriction is needed.
• • Do not use for general child protection orders – those have separate forms.
• • If the breach involves a criminal offence, a different criminal court form may be required.
• • When the child is over 18, a different adult sanction form applies.
• • Use this form after the breach is documented but before the next scheduled hearing.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

File the notice as soon as the breach is confirmed, ideally within 5 working days, to avoid procedural delays.

Before you submit

• • Child’s full name and date of birth entered correctly.
• • Correct case reference number included.
• • Detailed description of the breach provided.
• • Original community sanction details recorded.
• • Specific movement restrictions clearly listed.
• • All supporting documents attached.
• • Form signed by the authorised State representative.
• • Copy retained for records.
• • Correct court registry address used.

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the latest Form 37.18 from courts.ie.
2. 2Complete the form in black ink or via the e‑filing portal.
3. 3Attach breach evidence (e.g., police report, witness statements).
4. 4Sign the form and have the State Prosecutor sign if required.
5. 5Deliver the form to the appropriate court registry in person or by post.
6. 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the court.
7. 7File a copy with the child’s case file.

Known limitations

• • Form only applies to breaches of community sanctions under the Children Act 2001.
• • Not suitable for adult offenders or non‑sanction breaches.
• • Electronic filing may not be available in all court districts.
• • No built‑in validation for case numbers – must be checked manually.