96C.6 Notice Of Application For Variation / Discharge Of Behaviour Order - Children Act 2001 Section 257D

What this form is for

• • You need this form if you want to change the terms of an existing Behaviour Order regarding a child.
• • Use it when you believe the current order no longer fits the child's needs or circumstances.
• • It is used specifically for orders made under Section 257D of the Children Act 2001.
• • If you want to completely end (discharge) the Behaviour Order, this form covers that request.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no fixed deadline listed on the form itself. Submit as soon as you believe the current order no longer reflects the child's needs.

Before you submit

• • Have you filled out every required field completely? Do not leave blanks.
• • Is your contact information correct and current?
• • Have you identified which specific Behaviour Order this notice relates to (e.g., date of order, case number)?
• • If requesting discharge, is the reason for ending the order clearly stated?
• • If requesting variation, are the *new* terms clearly detailed?
• • Do you have a supporting document ready (like an Affidavit) if required by your local court?

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 96C.6 accurately.
2. 2Sign and date the form where indicated.
3. 3Attach any necessary supporting documentation (e.g., evidence, affidavits).
4. 4Submit the completed package to the relevant Courts Service office or through the designated online portal.
5. 5Keep a copy of the fully executed form for your own records.

Known limitations

• • This form itself does not guarantee approval; it only lodges the application.
• • The specific court that receives and processes this notice is not confirmed in official source (check where you are filing).
• • It does not replace a formal hearing or judge's decision.
• • Not confirmed in official source: Whether variations must be minor or major is not specified on the form itself.