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Form 84.13 – Order Extending The Period Of An Interim Care Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 17 (2)
This form is used to extend the period of an interim care order made under Section 17 of the Child Care Act 1991. It should be used when the existing interim care order is approaching expiration and needs to be continued to maintain legal authority for the care arrangement.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.13 – Order Extending The Period Of An Interim Care Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 17 (2)
This form is used to extend the period of an interim care order made under Section 17 of the Child Care Act 1991. It should be used when the existing interim care order is approaching expiration and needs to be continued to maintain legal authority for the care arrangement.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Failing to submit the form before the current order expires creates a legal gap in the child's care arrangements.
- 2Missing the deadline for extension, causing a gap in legal authority
- 3Incomplete information about the child's current circumstances
- 4Failure to notify all relevant parties
- 5Incorrect calculation of the required extension period
Plain English
An interim care order is a temporary legal arrangement where the court takes responsibility for a child's welfare. This form allows the court to extend that temporary arrangement when more time is needed to make decisions about the child's long-term care.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be submitted with sufficient notice before the current interim care order expires, typically at least 7-14 days prior to avoid any gap in legal authority.
- 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 an existing interim care order needs to be extended beyond its current expiry date
- Use when the court needs more time to make a final determination on care arrangements
- Use when circumstances have changed but the interim care arrangement remains necessary
- Use when additional assessments or reports are needed before a final decision can be made
- Do not use for extending a full care order - this form is specifically for interim orders
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Child needs emergency protection
For immediate protection when there's imminent risk of harm
✓ Check if the situation requires emergency action before proceeding
Form 84.01 - Emergency Care Order
Seeking a full care order instead of interim
For long-term care arrangements beyond the interim period
✓ Ensure you have sufficient evidence for a full order application
Form 84.14 - Application for Care Order
Applying to vary the terms of the interim order
To change specific conditions of the current order
✓ Check if you need to change terms or just extend the duration
Form 84.15 - Variation of Interim Care Order
Applying to discharge the interim order
When the interim order is no longer needed
✓ Verify that conditions have changed sufficiently to warrant discharge
Form 84.16 - Discharge of Interim Care Order
Deadline or filing window
The form must be submitted with sufficient notice before the current interim care order expires, typically at least 7-14 days prior to avoid any gap in legal authority.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all case details and court reference numbers are correct
- 2Ensure the form is fully completed with all required signatures
- 3Attach all necessary supporting documents and reports
- 4Check that the proposed extension period is appropriate
- 5Confirm all relevant parties have been notified
- 6Verify the correct court fees have been paid or exemption applies
- 7Ensure the form is filed with the appropriate court office
- 8Make a copy of the submitted form for your records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current form from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the current order
- 3Gather supporting documentation from social workers and other professionals
- 4Submit the completed form to the relevant court office before the current order expires
- 5Attend any required court hearing regarding the extension application
- 6Keep a copy of the submitted form and any court orders issued
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used to apply for a full care order
- 2The extension must be justified by ongoing concerns about the child's welfare
- 3The court may refuse the extension if it's no longer necessary
- 4The form must be filed in the correct court handling the original proceedings
- 5The extension cannot exceed the maximum period allowed by law
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
- Form may have been updated to align with recent amendments to the Child Care Act
- Court procedures may have changed regarding notice periods for applications
- Requirements for supporting documentation may have been modified
- Electronic filing procedures may have been updated
- Contact information for relevant court offices may have changed
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland - confirmed in official source
- SRCRelated to Child Care Act 1991 Section 17 - confirmed in official source
- SRCUsed for extending interim care orders - confirmed in official source
- SRCMust be filed before current order expires - confirmed in official source
- SRCTypically filed by HSE or child's solicitor - not confirmed in official source
- SRCRequires supporting documentation - not confirmed in official source
- SRCHas specific court filing procedures - not confirmed in official source
- SRCMaximum extension period is not specified in provided information - not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusing interim care orders with full care orders and using the wrong form
Uncertainty about who has the authority to file this form
Not understanding the required timeframe for filing before expiration
Misunderstanding the difference between extending and varying an order
Unclear about what supporting documentation is required
Confusion about which court has jurisdiction to hear the extension application
Not knowing whether the child's views need to be included in the application
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