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Form 84.15 – Care Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 18 (1)
Form 84.15 is used for applying for a care order under Section 18(1) of the Child Care Act, 1991. It is filed when a court needs to make a determination about the care and protection of a child who may be at risk.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.15 – Care Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 18 (1)
Form 84.15 is used for applying for a care order under Section 18(1) of the Child Care Act, 1991. It is filed when a court needs to make a determination about the care and protection of a child who may be at risk.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure all child identification details are accurate to prevent delays in processing.
- 2Incomplete information about the child's circumstances
- 3Missing supporting documentation
- 4Incorrect court location or jurisdiction
- 5Failure to notify all relevant parties
Plain English
This is a legal form used when someone needs to ask the court to make a care order for a child. It's part of the child protection process in Ireland where the court steps in to protect children who may be at risk.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no standard deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted as soon as concerns about a child's welfare arise that require court intervention. The timing may be influenced by any immediate risks to the child's safety.
- 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 when applying for a care order under Section 18(1) of the Child Care Act, 1991
- Use it when a child is at risk and needs court protection
- Use it when voluntary care arrangements have failed and court intervention is necessary
- Use it when the child's welfare requires a determination by the court
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Use this form or another form?
Emergency protection situation
Different legal basis for immediate protection
✓ Check if immediate risk requires different form
Interim care order application
Temporary care arrangement while awaiting full hearing
✓ Determine if temporary order is needed
Supervision order application
Different type of court order with different conditions
✓ Check if supervision rather than full care is appropriate
Adoption proceedings
Different legal process for permanent placement
✓ Verify if adoption is being sought instead of care order
Deadline or filing window
There is no standard deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted as soon as concerns about a child's welfare arise that require court intervention. The timing may be influenced by any immediate risks to the child's safety.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all child identification details are complete and accurate
- 2Ensure all required supporting documents are attached
- 3Check that the form is signed by the authorized person filing it
- 4Confirm the correct court jurisdiction is selected
- 5Verify that all relevant parties will be notified of the application
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form 84.15 from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the child and circumstances
- 3Gather all necessary supporting documentation and evidence
- 4File the completed form with the appropriate court office
- 5Ensure all parties involved in the case receive a copy of the application
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to care orders under Section 18(1) of the Child Care Act, 1991
- 2It does not cover emergency protection orders or other types of child welfare orders
- 3The form may need to be accompanied by additional documentation depending on the specific circumstances
- 4Legal advice may be necessary for complex cases
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that you're using the most recent version of Form 84.15
- Verify that the form references the current Child Care Act, 1991
- Ensure all contact information for court offices is up-to-date
- Confirm that any recent amendments to child welfare legislation are reflected
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by the Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCBased on the Child Care Act, 1991, Section 18(1)
- SRCForm number 84.15 as referenced
- SRCRelated to child care proceedings in Irish courts
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific filing procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact list of required supporting documents
Common confusion points
The difference between a care order and other types of child welfare orders
Who has the legal authority to file this form
What level of evidence is required to support the application
How the court process works after the form is filed
The rights of parents and other family members during the process
The duration and implications of a care order once granted
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