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Form No. 5 Warrant to Execute *A Special Care Order *An Interim Special Care Order - Child Care Act 1991, *Section 23h(3)(c) *Section 23l(4)(c)
This form is a warrant to execute a special care order or interim special care order under the Child Care Act 1991. It provides legal authority for the implementation of a court's decision to place a child in special care.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 5 Warrant to Execute *A Special Care Order *An Interim Special Care Order - Child Care Act 1991, *Section 23h(3)(c) *Section 23l(4)(c)
This form is a warrant to execute a special care order or interim special care order under the Child Care Act 1991. It provides legal authority for the implementation of a court's decision to place a child in special care.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Always verify that the warrant matches exactly with the court order before execution.
- 2Incorrect completion of child details
- 3Missing signatures from authorized personnel
- 4Failing to attach the court order
- 5Not following proper procedures for serving the warrant
Plain English
This form essentially gives officials the legal permission to take a child into special care when a judge has decided it's necessary. It's part of the process that helps ensure children get the specialized care they need when they're experiencing serious difficulties.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant should be submitted promptly after the court order is granted to ensure timely implementation of the special care arrangement, though there may not be a specific statutory deadline.
- 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 a court has made a special care order and it needs to be implemented
- For interim special care orders granted under Section 23l
- When a child needs to be taken into special care under legal authority
- When formal documentation is required for the transfer of a child to special care
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Use this form or another form?
Emergency protection situation
For immediate protection without prior court hearing
✓ Check if immediate action is truly needed
Standard care order application
Initial application to court for care order
✓ Confirm this is not an application but an execution warrant
Form 1 (Application for Care Order)
Interim care order
Temporary care order while awaiting full hearing
✓ Verify if this is a special care order, not standard care
Variation of existing order
Changing terms of existing care order
✓ Ensure you're not modifying terms but executing an existing order
Deadline or filing window
The warrant should be submitted promptly after the court order is granted to ensure timely implementation of the special care arrangement, though there may not be a specific statutory deadline.
Before you submit
- 1Court order granting special care is attached
- 2Child's full name and date of birth are correct
- 3All required signatures are present
- 4Form is completed in full with no blank sections
- 5Warrant matches exactly with the court order terms
- 6Copy is retained for records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the signed court order for special care
- 2Complete Form 5 with all required information
- 3Ensure all authorized parties sign the form
- 4Submit the form to the appropriate court office
- 5Arrange for the warrant to be served as required
- 6Document the execution of the warrant
Known limitations
- 1This form only executes orders that have already been granted by the court
- 2It doesn't grant new powers beyond what's in the court order
- 3The warrant must be used in accordance with the specific terms of the order
- 4Additional authorization may be required for certain actions under the warrant
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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This form remains current under established procedures of the Child Care Act 1991, though users should confirm with the Courts Service for any recent procedural changes.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form references current sections of the Child Care Act 1991
- Check that any recent amendments to the Act are reflected
- Confirm the form number is still No. 5 with the Courts Service
- Ensure contact information for the Courts Service is current
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCBased on Child Care Act 1991
- SRCReferences Sections 23h(3)(c) and 23l(4)(c)
- SRCForm number is No. 5
- SRCPurpose is to execute special care orders
- SRCUsed for both special care orders and interim special care orders
- SRCElectronic submission availability (not confirmed in official source)
- SRCCurrent processing times (not confirmed in official source)
Common confusion points
Confusing special care orders with standard care orders
Not understanding the difference between a warrant and the original court order
Misidentifying which sections of the Child Care Act apply
Uncertainty about who has authority to execute the warrant
Confusion about the process for serving the warrant
Not knowing the difference between interim and final special care orders
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