Form 84.26 – Notice Of Application For A Supervision Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 19 (1)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when applying for a supervision order under Section 19(1) of the Child Care Act, 1991
• • This form is specific to court-supervised child welfare arrangements
• • Use when the child remains in the care of parents/guardians but needs professional oversight
• • Use for applications made to District or Circuit Courts in Ireland
• • Not for emergency protection orders or care orders removing the child from home

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no standard deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as possible when seeking a supervision order, with consideration for any urgent welfare concerns regarding the child.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed with accurate information
• • Child's personal details and current address are correct
• • Reasons for supervision order are clearly stated
• • All relevant parties have been identified
• • Supporting documentation is attached
• • Form is signed by the authorized applicant
• • A copy is retained for your records
• • Court fees (if applicable) are paid

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official Form 84.26 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the child and supervision needs
3. 3Gather all supporting evidence and documentation
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Pay any required court fees
6. 6Ensure proper service of the form on all relevant parties
7. 7Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records

Known limitations

• • This form does not guarantee the court will grant the supervision order
• • The form must be used in conjunction with proper legal procedures
• • Additional court hearings may be required before the order is granted
• • The form is specific to Irish courts and procedures
• • Legal advice may be necessary for complex cases