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Form 84A.6 Order Extending Period Of Detention - Mental Health Act 2001, Section 25(9) / Section 25(10)
This form is used to extend the period of detention for individuals under the Mental Health Act 2001 in Ireland. It should be used when an extension beyond the initial detention period is required under the specific provisions of sections 25(9) or 25(10) of the Act.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84A.6 Order Extending Period Of Detention - Mental Health Act 2001, Section 25(9) / Section 25(10)
This form is used to extend the period of detention for individuals under the Mental Health Act 2001 in Ireland. It should be used when an extension beyond the initial detention period is required under the specific provisions of sections 25(9) or 25(10) of the Act.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Always verify the exact detention expiry date before filing.
- 2Incomplete medical justification
- 3Missing legal references
- 4Incorrect calculation of detention period
- 5Failure to obtain necessary signatures
Plain English
This form helps legal professionals request more time to detain someone for mental health assessment or treatment in Ireland. It's specifically for situations where the initial detention period is about to expire, but further assessment or treatment is needed.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form at least 3-5 working days before the current detention period expires to allow for 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 initial detention period under Section 25 is nearing expiration
- Required for extensions beyond the initial detention period
- Specific to cases under the Mental Health Act 2001
- Not for initial detention orders
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Initial detention order
Different legal basis for initial detention
✓ Check if this is an initial detention or extension
Review of detention
For regular review hearings, not extensions
✓ Determine if this is an extension or review
Discharge application
For ending detention, not extending it
✓ Confirm you're seeking extension, not discharge
Transfer application
For changing detention location, not extending period
✓ Ensure you need extension, not transfer
Deadline or filing window
Submit this form at least 3-5 working days before the current detention period expires to allow for processing time.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all personal details are correct
- 2Confirm detention period calculations
- 3Include current medical assessment
- 4Check all required signatures are present
- 5Verify correct court location
- 6Ensure all referenced sections of the Mental Health Act are correctly cited
How to file this form
- 1Obtain current medical assessment of the individual
- 2Calculate required extension period accurately
- 3Complete all sections of the form
- 4Collect necessary signatures from authorized persons
- 5Submit to the appropriate court office before expiry date
- 6Keep a copy for records
Known limitations
- 1Cannot be used for initial detention orders
- 2Does not apply to other sections of the Mental Health Act
- 3Requires proper medical justification
- 4Must be filed by authorized persons
- 5Cannot be used to extend detention beyond legal maximums
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify current version number on the Courts Service website
- Check for any recent amendments to the Mental Health Act 2001
- Confirm required signature requirements haven't changed
- Ensure all referenced sections are still current
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCRelated to Mental Health Act 2001
- SRCSpecifically references sections 25(9) and 25(10)
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact submission procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: maximum extension periods
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific signature requirements
Common confusion points
Confusing with initial detention forms
Unclear about which sections of the Act apply
Misunderstanding the required medical evidence
Incorrect calculation of detention periods
Confusion about who can sign the form
Uncertainty about submission deadlines
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