Form 84.41 – Notice Of Application For An Order Requesting The Preparation Of A Report - Child Care Act 1991, Section 27

What this form is for

• • Use when you need a professional assessment of the child's circumstances
• • Use when you require a report from a social worker, psychologist, or other professional
• • Use when the court needs additional information to make a decision about the child's welfare
• • Don't use for emergency protection orders or other urgent matters

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Applications for reports should be submitted as early as possible in the proceedings to allow sufficient time for the report to be prepared before the court makes its decision. Specific deadlines may be set by the court in your case.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed
• • The reason for requesting the report is clearly stated
• • All relevant parties have been notified
• • Supporting documents are attached
• • The correct court fee is included if required
• • A copy is kept for your records
• • The form is signed and dated

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct version of Form 84.41 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Prepare any supporting documentation
4. 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
5. 5Pay any required fees
6. 6Ensure proper service on all relevant parties
7. 7Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records

Known limitations

• • This form only requests the preparation of a report, not the report itself
• • The court may not grant the request if it's not considered necessary
• • The form doesn't guarantee the content of the final report
• • There may be time constraints on when reports can be prepared