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Form 84.27 – Supervision Order - Child Care Act, 1991
Form 84.27 is a legal document used to request a supervision order for a child under the Child Care Act, 1991. It should be used when a court needs to formalize arrangements for the supervision of a child who may be at risk or in need of protection.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.27 – Supervision Order - Child Care Act, 1991
Form 84.27 is a legal document used to request a supervision order for a child under the Child Care Act, 1991. It should be used when a court needs to formalize arrangements for the supervision of a child who may be at risk or in need of protection.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure all required social service assessments are attached before submitting.
- 2Incomplete information about the child's current situation
- 3Missing supporting documentation from social services
- 4Incorrect details about family members or addresses
- 5Failure to specify the duration of supervision needed
Plain English
This form helps the court make decisions about how a child will be supervised to keep them safe. It's used when professionals or family members believe a child needs extra support and monitoring from social services or other authorities.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as supervision arrangements are deemed necessary for the child's welfare.
- 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 seeking a formal supervision order for a child
- Appropriate when a child is at risk and needs monitoring
- Required when social services recommend formal supervision
- Necessary for court-ordered supervision arrangements
- Not for emergency protection orders (use Form 10 instead)
- Different from care proceedings applications
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Emergency protection needed
For immediate protection of a child at risk
✓ Check if the situation requires immediate intervention
Seeking full care order
For long-term care arrangements with the state
✓ Consider if permanent care is needed
Form 84.1 - Care Order Application
Child assessment required
When the court needs to assess a child's situation
✓ Use if more information is needed first
Form 84.4 - Assessment Order Application
Access arrangements needed
For arranging contact between child and specific people
✓ Use instead if supervision isn't the main issue
Form 84.26 - Access Order Application
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as supervision arrangements are deemed necessary for the child's welfare.
Before you submit
- 1All sections completed fully and accurately
- 2Social service assessment reports attached
- 3Child's current address and contact details updated
- 4Proposed supervision plan clearly outlined
- 5All required signatures present
- 6Form version confirmed as current
- 7Copies made for personal records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current version of Form 84.27 from the Courts Service website or courthouse
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the child and family
- 3Collect necessary supporting documents from social services
- 4Review the completed form for accuracy and completeness
- 5Submit to the relevant court office or as directed by legal representatives
- 6Keep copies of the submitted form and all supporting documents
Known limitations
- 1This form does not replace emergency protection procedures
- 2Cannot be used for access arrangements between child and family
- 3Does not apply to criminal proceedings involving children
- 4May require additional forms depending on the specific circumstances
- 5Digital submission options may be limited in some court districts
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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
- Updated formatting for clarity
- Revised sections on supervision duration options
- Added guidance on required supporting documents
- Updated contact information for court offices
- Clarified procedures for urgent applications
- Added digital submission options where available
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCBased on provisions of Child Care Act, 1991
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific sections of the form
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact digital submission procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: fees associated with filing
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: contact details for specific court offices
Common confusion points
The difference between supervision orders and care orders
Whether parental consent is required before submitting
How long a supervision order typically lasts
Who is responsible for implementing the supervision plan
Whether the child's views need to be included
What to do if the form is rejected or needs amendment
How to request an urgent hearing if needed
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