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Form No.5 Originating Notice of Order on Report Under Section 12
Form No.5 Originating Notice of Order on Report Under Section 12 is a court form used to request an order based on a report filed under Section 12 of the relevant legislation. It is typically used in family law or child protection matters where a report has been submitted to the court.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form No.5 Originating Notice of Order on Report Under Section 12
Form No.5 Originating Notice of Order on Report Under Section 12 is a court form used to request an order based on a report filed under Section 12 of the relevant legislation. It is typically used in family law or child protection matters where a report has been submitted to the court.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is omitting the exact Section 12 report reference, which can delay the order.
- 2Missing report reference number
- 3Incorrect party names or addresses
- 4Leaving the order request vague or incomplete
- 5Failing to sign or date the form
Plain English
If you have a report that the court needs to act on – for example a child welfare report – you fill out this notice to ask the judge to make an order. The form tells the court what the report says and what you want the court to decide.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no fixed statutory deadline, but filing promptly after the Section 12 report is issued avoids unnecessary delays in obtaining the order.
- 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
- When you need a court order based on a Section 12 report.
- If the report has already been filed and you are now seeking enforcement or protection.
- In family law cases involving child welfare assessments.
- When the court specifically requests a ‘Notice of Order on Report’ form.
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Use this form or another form?
No report yet
Used to start a case before any report is filed
✓ Verify if a report is required first
Form No.4 Originating Notice of Application
General injunction
For orders not tied to a Section 12 report
✓ Use only if no report exists
Form No.6 Originating Notice of Motion
Appeal of order
When challenging a previous order
✓ Different procedural rules apply
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed statutory deadline, but filing promptly after the Section 12 report is issued avoids unnecessary delays in obtaining the order.
Before you submit
- 1Report reference number entered correctly
- 2All party names and addresses are accurate
- 3Specific order request clearly described
- 4Form signed and dated by the applicant or solicitor
- 5Report attached in full
- 6Correct court registry selected
- 7Copy of the form retained for records
- 8Receipt or stamped copy obtained after submission
- 9If e‑filing, confirmation email saved
How to file this form
- 1Prepare the original Section 12 report and any supporting evidence.
- 2Complete Form No.5 with accurate details.
- 3Sign and date the form.
- 4Attach the report and any annexes.
- 5Deliver the package to the appropriate court registry or upload via e‑filing.
- 6Obtain a receipt or stamped copy.
- 7File a copy with any other parties as required.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for orders arising from a Section 12 report; other orders need different forms.
- 2Not all courts support e‑filing for this form yet.
- 3The form does not include a fee schedule; separate fee payment may be required.
- 4No guidance on electronic signatures; manual signature is expected.
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
- Check that the form header shows the current year.
- Confirm the court registry address matches the latest Courts Service directory.
- Verify any referenced legislation (Section 12) is still in force.
- Ensure the signature block includes the latest required witness details.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 26/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed in official source
- SRCPurpose inferred from form namenot confirmed in official source
- SRCSubmission methods (registry, post, e‑filing)typical for court forms, not confirmed in official source
- SRCDeadline guidancenot confirmed in official source
- SRCRisk list based on common filing errorsnot confirmed in official source
- SRCVersion check itemsgeneric best practice, not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 12 report with other child welfare reports.
Using the wrong court registry (District vs. Circuit).
Leaving the ‘order sought’ field too generic.
Failing to attach the full original report.
Assuming e‑filing is available in all jurisdictions.
Not checking if a fee is payable alongside the form.
Unclear whether a solicitor’s signature is required.
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