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Form 84.12 – Notice Of Application For An Extension Of An Interim Care Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 17 (2)
Form 84.12 is a legal notice used when applying to extend an interim care order for a child under the Child Care Act, 1991. It should be filed when an existing interim care order is approaching its expiration date and further court intervention is needed to maintain the current care arrangements.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.12 – Notice Of Application For An Extension Of An Interim Care Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 17 (2)
Form 84.12 is a legal notice used when applying to extend an interim care order for a child under the Child Care Act, 1991. It should be filed when an existing interim care order is approaching its expiration date and further court intervention is needed to maintain the current care arrangements.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Always submit the form well before the current interim care order expires to avoid gaps in legal protection.
- 2Missing the deadline for filing before the current order expires
- 3Incomplete information about the child's current situation
- 4Failure to provide sufficient justification for the extension
- 5Not notifying all relevant parties of the application
Plain English
This form tells the court you need more time to continue caring for a child under temporary protection arrangements. It's part of the legal process when a child needs protection but the court hasn't made a final decision yet.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File this form at least 10-14 business days before the current interim care order expires to allow sufficient time for court processing and notification of all parties.
- 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 this form specifically when requesting an extension of an existing interim care order
- Not for initial applications for an interim care order (use Form 84.11 for that)
- Use when the child remains at risk and needs continued protection
- Use when the court hasn't yet made a final care order determination
- Use only for applications under Section 17(2) of the Child Care Act, 1991
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Initial application for interim care order
Different form for first-time applications
✓ Check if you're applying for the first time or extending an existing order
Application for variation of care order
Used for modifying existing care orders
✓ Confirm whether you're extending or modifying the order
Application for discharge of care order
Used to end an existing care order
✓ Ensure you're not seeking to end rather than extend the order
Application for emergency protection order
Used for urgent protection situations
✓ Verify if the situation requires immediate intervention
Deadline or filing window
File this form at least 10-14 business days before the current interim care order expires to allow sufficient time for court processing and notification of all parties.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of the form are completed
- 2Child's personal details are accurate and up-to-date
- 3Current order details are correctly referenced
- 4Justification for extension is clearly explained
- 5All required supporting documents are attached
- 6Form is filed with the correct court
- 7All relevant parties have been notified
- 8Court fees (if applicable) are paid
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current Form 84.12 from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the child and current care situation
- 3Prepare a statement explaining why the extension is necessary
- 4Attach any relevant supporting documents
- 5File the form with the appropriate court before the current order expires
- 6Ensure all parties involved in the case receive copies
- 7Attend any required court hearings related to the application
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to interim care orders, not final care orders
- 2The court may refuse the extension if it determines the child no longer needs protection
- 3The form must be used in conjunction with other required court procedures
- 4Electronic filing options may be limited depending on the court
- 5The form cannot be used to apply for different types of care orders
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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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- Verify the form number matches the current version (84.12)
- Check for any recent changes to the form layout or required information
- Confirm the form is still accepted by the Courts Service of Ireland
- Ensure any court fee requirements haven't changed
- Check if electronic submission options are now available
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by the Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCRelated to Child Care Act, 1991 Section 17 (2)
- SRCForm number: 84.12Notice Of Application For An Extension Of An Interim Care Order
- SRCUsed specifically for extending existing interim care orders
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current court processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific court fee amounts
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Electronic filing availability
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Recent updates to the form
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with the initial application for an interim care order
Not understanding the difference between an interim and final care order
Uncertainty about which court has jurisdiction for the case
Misunderstanding the timeframe for filing before the current order expires
Confusion about who needs to be notified of the application
Uncertainty about what supporting documents are required
Not knowing whether a court appearance will be required
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