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Form 84.36 – Notice Of Application To Discharge A Care Order And Make A Supervision Order - Child Care Act 1991
Form 84.36 is a formal notice used when applying to discharge an existing care order and replace it with a supervision order for a child under the Child Care Act 1991. This form initiates legal proceedings to modify existing care arrangements for a child.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.36 – Notice Of Application To Discharge A Care Order And Make A Supervision Order - Child Care Act 1991
Form 84.36 is a formal notice used when applying to discharge an existing care order and replace it with a supervision order for a child under the Child Care Act 1991. This form initiates legal proceedings to modify existing care arrangements for a child.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is failing to provide adequate evidence demonstrating why the care order should be discharged.
- 2Incomplete or inaccurate information about the current care order
- 3Failure to provide sufficient evidence supporting the need for discharge
- 4Missing required signatures or dates
- 5Not serving all relevant parties with the notice
Plain English
This form is used when you want to ask the court to end a current care order for a child and instead put them under a supervision order. A care order gives the court more control over a child's welfare, while a supervision order allows the child to remain with their family under court supervision.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted as soon as there are grounds to seek discharge of the care order, as delays could impact 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 to end a current care order
- Use when proposing a supervision order as an alternative
- Use when there has been a material change in circumstances
- Use when the child's welfare would be better served by a supervision order
- Do not use for initial care applications - use Form 84 instead
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Situation: Applying for an initial care order
Why it matters: Initial applications require different legal procedures
✓ Check before you continue: Has a care order already been made?
Likely form: Form 84 - Application for Care Order
Situation: Seeking variations to an existing supervision order
Why it matters: Different procedures apply to modifying supervision orders
✓ Check before you continue: Is there already a supervision order in place?
Likely form: Form 84.37 - Notice of Application to Vary a Supervision Order
Situation: Discharging a supervision order without replacing it
Why it matters: Different procedures apply when ending supervision without replacement
✓ Check before you continue: Are you seeking to replace the order or end it completely?
Likely form: Form 84.38 - Notice of Application to Discharge a Supervision Order
Situation: Emergency care order application
Why it matters: Emergency procedures have different requirements and timeframes
✓ Check before you continue: Is this an emergency situation requiring immediate intervention?
Likely form: Form 84.1 - Emergency Care Order Application
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted as soon as there are grounds to seek discharge of the care order, as delays could impact the child's welfare.
Before you submit
- 1Form is fully completed with all required sections filled
- 2All dates are accurate and properly formatted
- 3Supporting evidence is attached and referenced
- 4All relevant parties have been identified
- 5Correct court location and case details are included
- 6Form has been signed by the applicant or legal representative
- 7Copies have been prepared for all parties to the case
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form 84.36 from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the current care order
- 3Gather supporting evidence demonstrating why the care order should be discharged
- 4File the completed form with the relevant District Court or Family Court
- 5Ensure all parties to the case receive copies of the filed form
- 6Attend any required court hearings related to the application
- 7Keep copies of all filed documents for your records
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used to apply for an initial care order
- 2The court may not grant the application if it's not in the child's best interests
- 3Additional forms or procedures may be required depending on the complexity of the case
- 4The form must be accompanied by appropriate evidence supporting the application
- 5Court approval is required before any changes to care orders can be implemented
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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
- Verify you have the most current version of Form 84.36
- Check if recent legislative changes affect this form
- Confirm court filing procedures haven't been updated
- Ensure contact information for the court is current
- Review if any additional supporting documents are now required
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number confirmed from provided information
- SRCIssuing agency confirmed as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCLegal basis confirmed as Child Care Act 1991
- SRCPurpose confirmed as discharge of care order and application for supervision order
- SRCFiling procedures not confirmed in official source
- SRCRequired supporting documents not confirmed in official source
- SRCCurrent form version status not confirmed in official source
- SRCRecent changes to the form not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with applications for initial care orders
Not understanding the difference between care orders and supervision orders
Uncertainty about who needs to be served with the notice
Difficulty determining which court has jurisdiction
Not knowing what evidence is required to support the application
Confusion about the timeframe for filing after changes in circumstances
Unclear about the process for variations to supervision orders
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