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Form 41B.17 Notice Of Application For Order - Protection Of Children (Hague Convention) Act 2000
This form is a formal notice used when applying for an Order under the Protection Of Children (Hague Convention) Act 2000. You use it to ask the Courts Service of Ireland for a court order related to child protection matters governed by the Hague Convention.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 41B.17 Notice Of Application For Order - Protection Of Children (Hague Convention) Act 2000
This form is a formal notice used when applying for an Order under the Protection Of Children (Hague Convention) Act 2000. You use it to ask the Courts Service of Ireland for a court order related to child protection matters governed by the Hague Convention.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure the Hague Convention connection is explicitly stated on the form.
- 2Failing to name all children involved
- 3Not specifying the exact Order sought
- 4Missing details about the child's country of origin
- 5Incorrectly citing the Hague Convention Act 2000 reference
Plain English
Think of this as your official letter to the Irish courts about a child who falls under international custody rules. It tells the court you are asking them to make a specific decision or 'Order' regarding that child’s welfare. This is essential if the child's home country is not Ireland.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There isn't a universal deadline listed here, but submit this as soon as the need for an Order arises to avoid delays in protection proceedings.
- 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
- You need this form when asking an Irish court for an Order regarding a child.
- The matter involves international elements covered by the Hague Convention Act 2000 (e.g., the child is living in Ireland but has ties to another country).
- Use this specifically when you are initiating the application, not just responding to one.
- It serves as the formal notice that tells the court what order you want.
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Use this form or another form?
Need a simple consent order?
Use this if both parents agree easily.
✓ Check if agreement is binding enough.
Applying for an interim hearing only?
This form is for the main application notice; use others for short-term requests.
✓ Ensure your request isn't just a temporary hold.
Specific Interim Application Form
The child has already been removed to another country?
Use this if you are specifically seeking return under Hague rules, not just general protection.
✓ Confirm the removal location matches the Convention scope.
Deadline or filing window
There isn't a universal deadline listed here, but submit this as soon as the need for an Order arises to avoid delays in protection proceedings.
Before you submit
- 1Have you clearly stated *what* Order you are applying for?
- 2Is the child’s full name, DOB, and current address correct?
- 3Have you detailed *why* the Hague Convention applies to this case?
- 4Are all required supporting documents (e.g., birth certificates) attached?
- 5Did you fill out the section detailing the other parent/party's details accurately?
- 6Is your contact information complete and current?
How to file this form
- 1Complete every field on Form 41B.17 thoroughly.
- 2Gather all necessary supporting documentation relevant to child protection under Hague rules.
- 3Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 4Submit the completed package to the appropriate Courts Service of Ireland office or via the designated online portal (if applicable).
- 5Keep a dated copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form alone does not guarantee an Order will be granted.
- 2The specific court handling the application is not confirmed in official source.
- 3It does not dictate the timeline for the hearing; that depends on the Court's schedule.
- 4If you are applying via a solicitor, they may require additional forms not listed here.
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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->This is the current standard notice for applying for a child protection order under the Hague Convention Act 2000. Check the Courts Service of Ireland website for any recent revisions to Form 41B.17.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the specific date of the current form version.
- Check for any required appendices or schedules listed on the top right corner.
- Verify if there are new fields regarding international jurisdiction/country details.
- Ensure the reference to 'Hague Convention Act 2000' is fully intact.
- Look for changes in prescribed font size or formatting requirements.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssued by: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 41B.17
- SRCGoverning Law: Protection Of Children (Hague Convention) Act 2000
- SRCPurpose Confirmed: Application for Protective Order Notice
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific required jurisdiction of filing.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Notice' vs. 'Motion': This form *is* the notice; it tells the court what action is needed.
Not knowing which specific Order to request (e.g., custody, contact, return).
Forgetting to clearly link the facts of your case back to a section of the Hague Convention Act 2000.
Assuming filing online means it's automatically processed instantly.
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