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Form No. 6 Order to Search for and Deliver a Child in Respect Of Whom * a Special Care Order * an Interim Special Care Order has been made - Child Care Act 1991, Section 23NA(1)
This is a court order that authorizes authorities to search for and deliver a child when a Special Care Order or Interim Special Care Order has been made under the Child Care Act 1991. It provides legal permission to locate a child who is not in their designated care placement.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form No. 6 Order to Search for and Deliver a Child in Respect Of Whom * a Special Care Order * an Interim Special Care Order has been made - Child Care Act 1991, Section 23NA(1)
This is a court order that authorizes authorities to search for and deliver a child when a Special Care Order or Interim Special Care Order has been made under the Child Care Act 1991. It provides legal permission to locate a child who is not in their designated care placement.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure all child identification details are accurate to prevent confusion or delays in locating the child.
- 2Incomplete information about the child's whereabouts
- 3Missing signatures from authorized officials
- 4Incorrect details about the existing care order
- 5Submitting to the wrong court office
Plain English
This form helps the court make sure a child can be found and brought to a safe place when special care arrangements have been ordered. It gives legal permission to people involved in the child's care to search for them if they're not where they should be.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no specific deadline for this form as it's used when needed based on the circumstances of the case, but prompt submission is recommended when a child's location becomes unknown.
- 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 a child needs to be located under a Special Care Order
- Use when a child needs to be located under an Interim Special Care Order
- Only for cases covered by Section 23NA(1) of the Child Care Act 1991
- When court authorization is needed for search and delivery procedures
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Emergency situation requiring immediate child protection
Different legal basis and urgency level
✓ Check if immediate protection is needed beyond standard orders
Standard care proceedings without search requirements
Different legal procedures
✓ Verify if search authority is actually needed
International child location issues
Different legal frameworks
✓ Check if international procedures apply
Child abduction concerns
Different legal provisions
✓ Confirm if abduction rather than standard care order applies
Deadline or filing window
There is no specific deadline for this form as it's used when needed based on the circumstances of the case, but prompt submission is recommended when a child's location becomes unknown.
Before you submit
- 1Verify child's full name and date of birth
- 2Confirm the existing Special Care Order or Interim Special Care Order details
- 3Ensure all required signatures are present
- 4Check that the correct court office is identified
- 5Verify the form is complete and accurate before submission
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the official Form No. 6 from the Courts Service
- 2Complete all sections with accurate child and order information
- 3Obtain necessary signatures from authorized officials
- 4Submit to the appropriate court office or through legal representatives
- 5Ensure proper service of the order to relevant parties
Known limitations
- 1This form only applies to children under Special Care Orders or Interim Special Care Orders
- 2It doesn't replace other legal procedures for child protection
- 3The form must be used in conjunction with existing court orders
- 4It doesn't provide emergency protection beyond what's in the existing orders
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This form is part of established child care proceedings under the Child Care Act 1991 and remains in active use for court-ordered care arrangements.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the current version matches recent amendments to the Child Care Act 1991
- Check for any updates to court procedures for serving orders
- Ensure form reflects latest guidance on Special Care Orders
- Confirm if digital submission options have been added
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 27/01/26
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCRelated to Child Care Act 1991, Section 23NA(1)
- SRCUsed for Special Care Orders and Interim Special Care Orders
- SRCAuthorizes search for and delivery of a child
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific submission procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: digital submission options
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: recent form updates
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with standard care order applications
Uncertainty about who can authorize the search and delivery
Misunderstanding the difference between Special Care Orders and other care orders
Not knowing which court office has jurisdiction
Confusion about proper procedures for serving the order
Unclear about documentation requirements for existing orders
Misunderstanding the legal basis under Section 23NA(1)
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