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Form 84.39 – Supervision Order (Made On Discharging A Care Order) - Child Care Act, 1991
Form 84.39 is a Supervision Order form used when discharging a Care Order under the Child Care Act, 1991. This form outlines the terms and conditions for supervising a child after a Care Order is formally ended.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.39 – Supervision Order (Made On Discharging A Care Order) - Child Care Act, 1991
Form 84.39 is a Supervision Order form used when discharging a Care Order under the Child Care Act, 1991. This form outlines the terms and conditions for supervising a child after a Care Order is formally ended.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure all supervision conditions clearly specify responsibilities and timeframes to avoid confusion later.
- 2Incomplete supervision arrangements
- 3Missing signatures from required parties
- 4Incorrect dates or reference numbers
- 5Failure to include all necessary conditions
Plain English
This form helps create a plan for monitoring and supporting a child when they're no longer under a full Care Order. It sets out guidelines for how the child will be supervised as they transition back to their family or new living situation.
Submission Date
- Filing date: This form should be submitted as soon as the decision to discharge a Care Order and implement a Supervision Order has been made by the court.
- 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 formally ending a Care Order
- Use when implementing a Supervision Order
- Use when transitioning a child from full care to supervised care
- Use when court needs to formalize supervision arrangements
- Use when child welfare requires ongoing monitoring but not full care
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Situation
Why it matters
✓ Check before you continue
Applying for a new Care Order
Different legal requirements and procedures
✓ Confirm the correct form for your specific situation
Seeking access to a child in care
Different legal processes for access arrangements
✓ Determine if you need access or supervision arrangements
Reporting concerns about a child in care
Different purpose for reporting concerns
✓ This is for reporting, not creating supervision orders
Urgent protection order needed
Different legal process for urgent situations
✓ Contact court directly for emergency procedures
Deadline or filing window
This form should be submitted as soon as the decision to discharge a Care Order and implement a Supervision Order has been made by the court.
Before you submit
- 1All sections completed with accurate information
- 2Child's personal details correctly entered
- 3Supervision conditions clearly specified
- 4All required signatures obtained
- 5Supporting documentation attached if required
- 6Form number and reference details correct
- 7Court fee payment confirmed if applicable
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the official Form 84.39 from the Courts Service of Ireland
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the child and supervision arrangements
- 3Obtain necessary signatures from all involved parties
- 4Prepare any supporting documentation
- 5Submit the completed form to the relevant court office
- 6Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
- 7Follow up with the court to confirm receipt
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to situations involving discharging Care Orders
- 2Does not apply to emergency protection orders
- 3Cannot be used to initiate a Care Order
- 4Not suitable for access arrangement applications
- 5May require additional forms depending on specific circumstances
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This form is currently in use under the Child Care Act, 1991. No recent changes have been confirmed in official sources.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form version matches current court requirements
- Check that all references to the Child Care Act, 1991 are current
- Verify that supervision order powers haven't been amended by legislation
- Ensure contact details for court offices are up to date
- Check if electronic filing options have changed
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 for discharging Care Orders
- SRCElectronic filing options not confirmed in official source
- SRCCurrent validity period not confirmed in official source
- SRCRecent changes to form not confirmed in official source
- SRCSpecific court office locations not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Difference between a Care Order and Supervision Order
When to use this form versus other child care forms
Who has legal responsibility after the form is submitted
How long the supervision order remains in effect
What happens if supervision conditions are breached
Whether the child's consent is required
How this affects parental rights and responsibilities
The process for modifying the supervision order
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