Form 84.33 – Directions Under Section 20 (2) Of The Act (Pending Outcome Of Investigation By Health Board) - Child Care Act, 1991

What this form is for

• • Use when there's an ongoing Health Board investigation in a child care case
• • Use when the court needs to make immediate temporary arrangements
• • Use when Section 20(2) directions are required
• • Not for use in emergency protection order cases
• • Not for final care order applications
• • Not for cases without a Health Board investigation

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no standard deadline for this form as it's situation-dependent, but it should be filed as soon as temporary directions are needed while waiting for the Health Board investigation outcome.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed
• • Relevant parties have been notified
• • Supporting documentation is attached
• • Form references the correct case number
• • Temporary nature of directions is clearly stated
• • Health Board investigation status is accurately described
• • Form is signed by the authorized person

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 84.33 with accurate information
2. 2Gather any supporting documentation relevant to the case
3. 3Notify all relevant parties about the application
4. 4File the completed form with the appropriate court office
5. 5Attend any required court hearing
6. 6Keep a copy of the filed form for your records

Known limitations

• • This form only creates temporary arrangements, not final orders
• • It cannot override the outcome of the Health Board investigation
• • The directions must be within the court's powers under Section 20(2)
• • It cannot be used to bypass proper child protection procedures
• • The court may refuse directions if they're not in the child's best interests