Form 84.40B – Special Care Order - Child Care Act 1991, Section 23 B (As Inserted By Section 16 Of The Children Act, 2001)

What this form is for

• • Use this form specifically for seeking a Special Care Order under Section 23B
• • When a child needs court-ordered protection due to risk of harm
• • When other care options have been considered but are insufficient
• • When a child's welfare requires immediate court intervention
• • When following a social services assessment of the child's situation

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Applications for Special Care Orders should be filed as soon as the need is identified, as there may be time-sensitive aspects to the child's protection needs.

Before you submit

• • All sections completed fully and accurately
• • Supporting documentation attached
• • Correct court location identified
• • Filing fee paid if required
• • Copies made for personal records
• • All parties properly notified
• • Court hearing date confirmed

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 84.40B from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with detailed information about the child's situation
3. 3Gather relevant reports and assessments supporting the need for a Special Care Order
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Attend any scheduled court hearings
6. 6Follow up with the court clerk to confirm receipt

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to Special Care Order applications under Section 23B
• • The court must be satisfied that the child's welfare requires special care
• • The form doesn't replace the need for legal advice
• • Digital filing options may be limited depending on the court
• • The form may need to be adapted for specific regional court requirements