Form 84.13 – Order Extending The Period Of An Interim Care Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 17 (2)

What this form is for

• • Use when an existing interim care order needs to be extended beyond its current expiry date
• • Use when the court needs more time to make a final determination on care arrangements
• • Use when circumstances have changed but the interim care arrangement remains necessary
• • Use when additional assessments or reports are needed before a final decision can be made
• • Do not use for extending a full care order - this form is specifically for interim orders

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The form must be submitted with sufficient notice before the current interim care order expires, typically at least 7-14 days prior to avoid any gap in legal authority.

Before you submit

• • Verify all case details and court reference numbers are correct
• • Ensure the form is fully completed with all required signatures
• • Attach all necessary supporting documents and reports
• • Check that the proposed extension period is appropriate
• • Confirm all relevant parties have been notified
• • Verify the correct court fees have been paid or exemption applies
• • Ensure the form is filed with the appropriate court office
• • Make a copy of the submitted form for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the current form from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the current order
3. 3Gather supporting documentation from social workers and other professionals
4. 4Submit the completed form to the relevant court office before the current order expires
5. 5Attend any required court hearing regarding the extension application
6. 6Keep a copy of the submitted form and any court orders issued

Known limitations

• • This form cannot be used to apply for a full care order
• • The extension must be justified by ongoing concerns about the child's welfare
• • The court may refuse the extension if it's no longer necessary
• • The form must be filed in the correct court handling the original proceedings
• • The extension cannot exceed the maximum period allowed by law