No. 4 Order to Search For and Deliver a Child for the Purposes of Executing *a Special Care Order *An Interim Special Care Order - Child Care Act 1991, *Section 23h(3)(b) * Section 23l(4)(b)

What this form is for

• • Use when executing a Special Care Order under Section 23h
• • Use when executing an Interim Special Care Order under Section 23l
• • Not for standard care orders - different form required
• • Not for emergency protection orders - different form required
• • Only for cases where court has already issued the relevant order

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no fixed deadline for submitting this form, but it should be submitted promptly after the Special Care Order is made to ensure timely enforcement for the child's protection.

Before you submit

• • Verify all child identification details are correct
• • Ensure the relevant court order number is included
• • Check that all required signatures are present
• • Confirm the correct court office for submission
• • Verify the form is the most current version
• • Ensure all supporting documentation is attached
• • Double-check that the legal basis sections are properly completed

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the completed form from the court office or Courts Service website
2. 2Fill in all required sections with accurate information
3. 3Obtain necessary signatures from authorized court officials
4. 4Submit to the appropriate court office as directed by the judge
5. 5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
6. 6Follow up with court officials to confirm receipt

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to Special Care Orders, not standard care orders
• • It cannot be used for emergency situations requiring immediate action
• • The form does not replace the need for a proper court hearing
• • It cannot be used for international child abduction cases
• • Additional court approval may be required for certain circumstances