96C.5 Behaviour Order - Children Act 2001, Section 257D

What this form is for

• • Use this form when a judge needs to formally order specific behaviours concerning children.
• • It applies under Section 257D of the Children Act 2001.
• • This is for setting behavioural rules, not necessarily custody or access orders alone.
• • If the order relates specifically to behaviour as defined by this section, use 96C.5.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

If the order is urgent, aim to submit it immediately after receiving court direction. Check your specific case file for any stated submission deadlines.

Before you submit

• • Ensure all parties involved (parents/guardians) are correctly named on the form.
• • Clearly state *what* behaviour is being ordered and *who* it applies to.
• • Confirm the date from which the Behaviour Order should take effect.
• • Fill in the case number accurately as assigned by the relevant Irish court.
• • Signatures must be present where required (usually the applicant/presenting party).
• • If submitting digitally, ensure all fields are populated, not just marked 'N/A'.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete every section of Form 96C.5 thoroughly.
2. 2Attach supporting documentation (e.g., Garda reports, school letters) if necessary.
3. 3Sign and date the form according to the required fields.
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate Irish court office or via the Courts Service portal.
5. 5Keep a copy of the fully executed form for your records.

Known limitations

• • This form itself does not guarantee the order will be granted by the judge.
• • The specific scope of the behaviour ordered is defined by the text written on the form, not the template structure alone.
• • Not confirmed in official source: There may be variations depending on which Circuit or District Court handles the case.
• • It is a request/order document; it does not automatically replace all other existing court orders.