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Form 84.2 – Notice Of Application For An Emergency Care Order (Where Child Is Not In Custody Of Health Board) - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 13(1)
Form 84.2 is a legal notice used to apply for an Emergency Care Order under the Child Care Act, 1991 when a child is not in the custody of a Health Board. This form initiates the legal process for obtaining immediate protection for a child believed to be at risk or in need of emergency care.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.2 – Notice Of Application For An Emergency Care Order (Where Child Is Not In Custody Of Health Board) - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 13(1)
Form 84.2 is a legal notice used to apply for an Emergency Care Order under the Child Care Act, 1991 when a child is not in the custody of a Health Board. This form initiates the legal process for obtaining immediate protection for a child believed to be at risk or in need of emergency care.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not clearly establishing the immediate risk that requires emergency court intervention.
- 2Incomplete information about the child's current situation
- 3Failure to demonstrate immediate risk requiring emergency intervention
- 4Missing required supporting documentation
- 5Incorrect court jurisdiction
Plain English
This form is how you formally ask the court to step in and protect a child right away when there's an urgent concern. It's specifically for situations where the child isn't already under the care of a Health Board, like the HSE.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no specific deadline, but this form must be submitted as soon as possible when an emergency situation arises. Delays could result in missing the opportunity for timely intervention.
- 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 a child is not in Health Board custody but needs immediate protection
- Use when there's an urgent risk to a child's welfare
- Use when normal child protection procedures are insufficient
- Use when you need court authority to remove a child from a dangerous situation
- Do not use for standard care applications - use Form 84 for those
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Use this form or another form?
Child already in Health Board custody
Different process when Health Board has custody
✓ Check who currently has legal responsibility for the child
Standard care order application (non-emergency)
Less urgent process with different requirements
✓ Assess whether the situation truly requires immediate intervention
Interim care order application
Used when an order is needed before a full hearing
✓ Determine if a full hearing will be required within the timeframe
Guardianship application
Different legal process for appointing a guardian
✓ Check if the issue is about guardianship rather than care orders
Deadline or filing window
There is no specific deadline, but this form must be submitted as soon as possible when an emergency situation arises. Delays could result in missing the opportunity for timely intervention.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of the form are completed
- 2Child's personal details are accurate
- 3Specific reasons for emergency care order are clearly stated
- 4Evidence of immediate risk is documented
- 5Supporting documents are attached
- 6Form is signed and dated
- 7Copy is kept for your records
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 84.2 with accurate information
- 2Gather supporting evidence demonstrating immediate risk
- 3Submit the completed form to the appropriate District Court or Family Court
- 4Attend any required court hearings
- 5Follow up with the court clerk to confirm receipt
- 6Keep copies of all submitted documents
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to situations where the child is not in Health Board custody
- 2Emergency orders are temporary measures, not long-term solutions
- 3The court must be satisfied that immediate intervention is necessary
- 4This form does not guarantee the court will grant the emergency order
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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 you're using the most current version from the Courts Service website
- Check for any recent changes in required documentation
- Confirm the court fees haven't been updated
- Ensure all contact information sections are current
- Review if any new explanatory notes have been added
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 13(1)
- SRCSpecifically for situations where child is not in Health Board custody
- SRCEmergency care orders are temporary measures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific court fees
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact processing timeframes
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current contact details for all courts
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with standard care order applications (Form 84)
Not understanding the difference between emergency and non-emergency orders
Uncertainty about which court has jurisdiction
Difficulty identifying what constitutes 'immediate risk'
Confusion about when Health Board custody applies versus other situations
Not knowing what supporting evidence is required
Misunderstanding the temporary nature of emergency orders
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