Form 84.15 – Care Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 18 (1)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when applying for a care order under Section 18(1) of the Child Care Act, 1991
• • Use it when a child is at risk and needs court protection
• • Use it when voluntary care arrangements have failed and court intervention is necessary
• • Use it when the child's welfare requires a determination by the court

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no standard deadline for filing this form, but it should be submitted as soon as concerns about a child's welfare arise that require court intervention. The timing may be influenced by any immediate risks to the child's safety.

Before you submit

• • Verify all child identification details are complete and accurate
• • Ensure all required supporting documents are attached
• • Check that the form is signed by the authorized person filing it
• • Confirm the correct court jurisdiction is selected
• • Verify that all relevant parties will be notified of the application

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct version of Form 84.15 from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the child and circumstances
3. 3Gather all necessary supporting documentation and evidence
4. 4File the completed form with the appropriate court office
5. 5Ensure all parties involved in the case receive a copy of the application

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to care orders under Section 18(1) of the Child Care Act, 1991
• • It does not cover emergency protection orders or other types of child welfare orders
• • The form may need to be accompanied by additional documentation depending on the specific circumstances
• • Legal advice may be necessary for complex cases