Form 84.17 – Order Extending The Operation Of A Care Order - Child Care Act 1991

What this form is for

• • Use this form when an existing care order needs to be extended
• • Use this form only for care orders issued under the Child Care Act 1991
• • Use this form before the current care order expires
• • Do not use this form for initial care orders (use Form 84.16 instead)
• • Use this form when the court needs to maintain authority over the child's care

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

File this form at least 4-6 weeks before the current care order expires to allow sufficient processing time and avoid any gap in the court's authority.

Before you submit

• • Complete all sections of the form with accurate information
• • Include the child's full name and date of birth
• • Attach a copy of the current care order
• • Provide clear reasons for the extension
• • Verify the correct court address for submission
• • Include contact information for all parties involved
• • Check that all required signatures are present

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the current Form 84.17 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the child and current care arrangements
3. 3Gather supporting documents including the current care order and any relevant reports
4. 4Submit the completed form to the court that issued the original care order
5. 5Pay any required court fees or apply for a fee exemption if applicable
6. 6Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
7. 7Follow up with the court if you haven't received acknowledgment within 2 weeks

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used to create a new care order
• • The extension must be justified with current information about the child's welfare needs
• • The court may request additional information or a hearing before approving the extension
• • The maximum extension period may be limited by law
• • Digital submission options may be limited depending on the court's procedures