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Form 55G - Ex-Parte application for court's consent: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015
Form 55G is an ex-parte application made to the court seeking consent for decisions related to assisted decision-making under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015. This form is used when an application needs to be made without notice to another party involved in the capacity proceedings.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 55G - Ex-Parte application for court's consent: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015
Form 55G is an ex-parte application made to the court seeking consent for decisions related to assisted decision-making under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015. This form is used when an application needs to be made without notice to another party involved in the capacity proceedings.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not providing sufficient evidence to justify why the application should be heard without notice to other parties.
- 2Insufficient justification for ex-parte application
- 3Failure to provide adequate supporting evidence
- 4Incorrect court jurisdiction
- 5Missing required signatures or oaths
Plain English
This form lets you ask a judge for permission to make certain decisions about someone's welfare or property when they have capacity issues. You use this when you need urgent court approval and can't wait to notify all parties involved.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Ex-parte applications should be filed as soon as the urgent need arises, as courts typically require immediate attention. There are no fixed deadlines, but delays in submission may result in the urgent matter becoming less time-sensitive.
- 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
- Use when urgent court consent is needed without notice to other parties
- Use when notifying other parties would cause harm or prejudice
- Use for specific decisions related to property or welfare of a person with capacity issues
- Use when the matter cannot wait for a standard application process
- Do not use for routine capacity assessments or guardianship applications
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Use this form or another form?
Standard guardianship application
For non-urgent guardianship orders
✓ Check if your situation requires immediate action
Capacity assessment request
For formal assessment of decision-making capacity
✓ Verify if you need court approval or just assessment
Enduring power of attorney application
For appointing decision-makers before capacity loss
✓ Confirm if the person still has capacity to make this decision
Review of existing orders
For challenging or modifying existing arrangements
✓ Determine if you need to change existing orders or seek new ones
Interim care orders
For temporary care arrangements in emergencies
✓ Assess if your situation qualifies as an emergency requiring immediate intervention
Deadline or filing window
Ex-parte applications should be filed as soon as the urgent need arises, as courts typically require immediate attention. There are no fixed deadlines, but delays in submission may result in the urgent matter becoming less time-sensitive.
Before you submit
- 1Form is fully completed with all sections answered
- 2Supporting evidence is attached and referenced
- 3Application is properly sworn before a commissioner for oaths
- 4Correct court registry is identified
- 5Appropriate fees are paid
- 6Copy of application is kept for your records
- 7All parties potentially affected are considered in the application
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 55G with accurate information
- 2Gather supporting evidence justifying the ex-parte application
- 3Have the application sworn/affirmed before a commissioner for oaths
- 4Determine the appropriate court registry (Circuit or High Court)
- 5Pay the required court fees
- 6Submit the application in person, by post, or through e-filing
- 7Obtain a receipt or proof of submission
Known limitations
- 1The court may refuse to hear the application ex-parte if justification is insufficient
- 2Ex-parte orders are typically interim and may require subsequent review
- 3The form cannot be used to bypass proper notification requirements without valid reasons
- 4Certain decisions may require additional forms or procedures
- 5The court may impose conditions on any ex-parte consent granted
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Compact field-by-field guide
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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- Verify the form version matches current court requirements
- Check for any recent legislative changes affecting capacity applications
- Confirm court fees haven't changed since the form was updated
- Ensure contact details for the Courts Service are current
- Check if e-filing options have expanded since the last update
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 05/04/25
Sources
- SRCForm name and number confirmed from Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCPurpose inferred from 'Ex-Parte application' and reference to Assisted Decision-Making Act
- SRCSubmission methods based on standard court procedures
- SRCJurisdiction details based on standard Irish court structure
- SRCSpecific form requirements not confirmed in official source
- SRCCurrent form version not confirmed in official source
- SRCRecent changes to the form not confirmed in official source
- SRCFee amounts not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusing ex-parte applications with standard notice-required applications
Uncertainty about which court has jurisdiction (Circuit vs High Court)
Misunderstanding what decisions require court consent under the Act
Not providing sufficient evidence of urgency or potential harm
Incorrectly completing sections about the person's capacity status
Failing to include all necessary supporting documentation
Not understanding that ex-parte orders are typically temporary
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