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Form 84.40K – Notice Of Application To Discharge A Special Care Order And Make A Supervision Order - Child Care Act 1991
This form is an application to end a Special Care Order and replace it with a Supervision Order for a child under the Child Care Act 1991. It should be used when seeking to modify existing care arrangements for a child currently under a Special Care Order.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.40K – Notice Of Application To Discharge A Special Care Order And Make A Supervision Order - Child Care Act 1991
This form is an application to end a Special Care Order and replace it with a Supervision Order for a child under the Child Care Act 1991. It should be used when seeking to modify existing care arrangements for a child currently under a Special Care Order.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not providing enough evidence that the child's circumstances have changed sufficiently to warrant a different type of order.
- 2Incomplete or inaccurate information about the child's current situation
- 3Failure to provide sufficient evidence supporting the need for a Supervision Order
- 4Missing deadlines for submission
- 5Not properly notifying all relevant parties
Plain English
This form helps you ask the court to change how a child is cared for. If a child is currently in a Special Care Order (which involves more restrictions), this form lets you request a Supervision Order instead (which is less restrictive but still involves oversight).
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is typically no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as there is a legitimate reason to change the care order, and well before any scheduled court review dates.
- 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 this form when you want to replace a Special Care Order with a Supervision Order
- Use when the child's situation has improved but still needs oversight
- Use when less restrictive care arrangements are now appropriate
- Use when the child can be safely cared for with supervision rather than special care
- Use only for cases already under a Special Care Order
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Use this form or another form?
Applying for a new Special Care Order
Different legal standard and process
✓ Current orders in place
Applying for a Supervision Order only
Different application process
✓ Whether a Special Care Order currently exists
Seeking to extend an existing order
Different legal requirements
✓ Current order expiry date
Applying for emergency care order
Immediate legal powers
✓ Whether urgent action is needed
Deadline or filing window
There is typically no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as there is a legitimate reason to change the care order, and well before any scheduled court review dates.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of the form are completed
- 2Supporting evidence is attached and referenced
- 3The child's current situation is accurately described
- 4Reasons for changing the order are clearly stated
- 5All relevant parties have been notified
- 6Form is signed by the authorized person
- 7Court fees are paid if applicable
- 8Copies are made for personal records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct Form 84.40K from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information
- 3Gather supporting evidence and documents
- 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
- 5Pay any required court fees
- 6Keep copies of the submitted form and all supporting documents
- 7Attend any required court hearings related to the application
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used to apply for a new Special Care Order
- 2It cannot be used to extend an existing order beyond its current term
- 3It does not replace the need for legal advice in complex cases
- 4The court may still refuse the application even if properly submitted
- 5It does not guarantee a change in the child's care arrangements
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the current version of Form 84.40K as issued by the Courts Service of Ireland, but always check the Courts Service website for any recent updates before use.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if recent amendments to the Child Care Act 1991 affect this form
- Verify if court procedures for submitting this form have changed
- Confirm if additional supporting documents are now required
- Ensure the form references current court fees and payment methods
- Check if online submission options have been added or modified
- Verify if contact information for court offices has been updated
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCRelated to Child Care Act 1991
- SRCConcerns discharge of Special Care Orders
- SRCInvolves making Supervision Orders
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific submission procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current court fees
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: required supporting documents
Common confusion points
Confusing Special Care Orders with Supervision Orders
Not understanding the legal threshold for changing an order
Uncertainty about who can legally submit this form
Misunderstanding the required evidence to support the application
Confusion about the timeline for court decisions
Not knowing which court office to submit the form to
Uncertainty about notification requirements for other parties
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