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Form 84.40D – Order Extending The Period Of Validity Of A Special Care Order
Form 84.40D is used to request an extension for the validity period of a Special Care Order issued by the Irish courts. This form should be used when the original order is approaching its expiration date and continued care arrangements are needed.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.40D – Order Extending The Period Of Validity Of A Special Care Order
Form 84.40D is used to request an extension for the validity period of a Special Care Order issued by the Irish courts. This form should be used when the original order is approaching its expiration date and continued care arrangements are needed.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not allowing enough time for processing before the current order expires.
- 2Submitting too close to the expiration date
- 3Incomplete documentation supporting the need for extension
- 4Incorrect court reference details
- 5Missing signatures from authorized parties
Plain English
A Special Care Order is a legal decision that gives the court authority over a person's care and welfare. This form lets you ask the court to extend that authority for longer than originally planned.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not confirmed in official source regarding specific deadlines. Submit well in advance of the current order's expiration date to allow processing time.
- 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 a Special Care Order needs to be extended beyond its current validity period
- Not for initial applications for Special Care Orders
- Not for variations of existing orders beyond extending validity
- Required only when the original order is approaching expiration
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Initial application for Special Care Order
Different legal process for establishing care authority
✓ Check if this is a new application or extension
Variation of existing Special Care Order
For changes to terms rather than just extension
✓ Confirm if you need to modify care conditions or just extend time
Discharge of Special Care Order
To end the order rather than extend it
✓ Verify if you want to end or continue the order
Emergency extension request
For urgent extensions before regular processing
✓ Check if your situation requires expedited processing
Form 84.40D with specific emergency section
Deadline or filing window
Not confirmed in official source regarding specific deadlines. Submit well in advance of the current order's expiration date to allow processing time.
Before you submit
- 1Current Special Care Order details are correct
- 2All parties have been notified of the extension request
- 3Supporting documentation is complete
- 4Form is signed by authorized representatives
- 5Court reference numbers are accurate
- 6Processing fee is paid if applicable
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current Form 84.40D from the Courts Service website
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information
- 3Gather supporting documentation demonstrating need for extension
- 4Have authorized representatives sign the form
- 5Submit to the appropriate court office before the current order expires
Known limitations
- 1Not confirmed in official source regarding specific limitations
- 2This form only extends validity, it cannot change the terms of the original order
- 3Court approval is not guaranteed and will be based on current circumstances
- 4Extensions may be subject to time limits
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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Not confirmed in official source regarding version changes
- Check if any recent legislation affects Special Care Orders
- Verify if court procedures for extensions have changed recently
- Confirm if documentation requirements have been updated
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name: Order Extending The Period Of Validity Of A Special Care Order
- SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm number: 84.40D
- SRCPurpose: Extending existing Special Care Orders
- SRCSpecific submission procedures: Not confirmed in official source
- SRCCurrent version status: Not confirmed in official source
- SRCRequired documentation: Not confirmed in official source
- SRCProcessing timeframes: Not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Difference between extending validity and modifying the order terms
Who has authority to submit the extension request
Timing of submission relative to the expiration date
Required documentation to support the extension
Whether a court appearance is necessary
Process for emergency extensions
How to notify all relevant parties of the extension request
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