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Form 84.11 – Interim Care Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 17 (1)
This form is used to apply for an interim care order under Section 17(1) of the Child Care Act, 1991. It's typically used when a court needs to make temporary arrangements for a child's care while a more permanent decision is being made.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.11 – Interim Care Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 17 (1)
This form is used to apply for an interim care order under Section 17(1) of the Child Care Act, 1991. It's typically used when a court needs to make temporary arrangements for a child's care while a more permanent decision is being made.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure all sections are completed with specific, factual details about the child's immediate safety concerns.
- 2Incomplete information about the child's current situation
- 3Missing supporting evidence of risk to the child
- 4Incorrect court location for submission
- 5Failure to notify all relevant parties
Plain English
This form helps the court make temporary decisions about where a child should live and who should care for them while they decide on a longer-term arrangement. It's used when there are concerns about a child's safety or welfare that need immediate attention.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is typically no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as concerns about a child's safety arise, as courts prioritize urgent child welfare matters.
- 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 seeking temporary court intervention for a child's immediate safety
- Apply when a final care order decision is pending
- Use when existing care arrangements are no longer suitable
- Apply when there are urgent concerns about a child's welfare
- Use when a child is at risk and needs immediate protection
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Emergency protection needed
For immediate protection when delays could cause harm
✓ Check if the situation requires immediate action beyond standard interim orders
Form 84.12 (Emergency Care Order)
Seeking permanent care arrangements
For long-term care decisions beyond temporary measures
✓ Ensure this isn't a temporary situation before proceeding
Form 84.10 (Care Order application)
Access or contact issues
For arranging contact with a child in care
✓ Different process focused on contact rather than care arrangements
Form 84.15 (Access Order application)
Guardianship dispute
For decisions about a child's long-term guardianship
✓ Separate legal process from care orders
Form 84.20 (Guardianship application)
Deadline or filing window
There is typically no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as concerns about a child's safety arise, as courts prioritize urgent child welfare matters.
Before you submit
- 1Form is fully completed with no blank sections
- 2All personal details of the child and involved parties are accurate
- 3Supporting evidence of risk is included
- 4Form is signed by authorized personnel
- 5Correct court location identified
- 6Copy of form retained for personal records
- 7All relevant parties properly notified
- 8Fee requirements checked and paid if applicable
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form 84.11 from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with detailed, factual information about the child and situation
- 3Gather supporting evidence demonstrating the need for interim care
- 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
- 5Ensure all parties involved in the child's care receive notification
- 6Attend any required court hearings related to the application
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to interim care orders, not permanent arrangements
- 2The court may not grant the order if the criteria in Section 17(1) aren't met
- 3The form doesn't replace the need for ongoing assessment of the child's situation
- 4Emergency situations may require additional immediate action beyond this form
- 5The form must be used in conjunction with proper child welfare assessment processes
Field map
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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify you're using the latest version from the Courts Service website
- Check that all references to legislation match current Child Care Act provisions
- Ensure court addresses and contact information are up to date
- Confirm any recent changes to required supporting documentation
- Check if electronic submission options are now available
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCBased on Child Care Act, 1991 Section 17(1)
- SRCForm number: 84.11
- SRCPurpose: Interim Care Order application
- SRCSpecific criteria for application not confirmed in official source
- SRCCurrent submission methods not confirmed in official source
- SRCProcessing timeframes not confirmed in official source
- SRCFee requirements not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusing interim care orders with permanent care orders
Uncertainty about who has authority to submit this form
Misunderstanding the criteria for Section 17(1) applications
Confusion about required supporting evidence
Unclear about notification requirements for all parties
Difficulty understanding the difference between various child care forms
Uncertainty about court procedures following submission
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