Form 84.2 – Notice Of Application For An Emergency Care Order (Where Child Is Not In Custody Of Health Board) - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 13(1)

What this form is for

• • Use when a child is not in Health Board custody but needs immediate protection
• • Use when there's an urgent risk to a child's welfare
• • Use when normal child protection procedures are insufficient
• • Use when you need court authority to remove a child from a dangerous situation
• • Do not use for standard care applications - use Form 84 for those

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specific deadline, but this form must be submitted as soon as possible when an emergency situation arises. Delays could result in missing the opportunity for timely intervention.

Before you submit

• • All sections of the form are completed
• • Child's personal details are accurate
• • Specific reasons for emergency care order are clearly stated
• • Evidence of immediate risk is documented
• • Supporting documents are attached
• • Form is signed and dated
• • Copy is kept for your records

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 84.2 with accurate information
2. 2Gather supporting evidence demonstrating immediate risk
3. 3Submit the completed form to the appropriate District Court or Family Court
4. 4Attend any required court hearings
5. 5Follow up with the court clerk to confirm receipt
6. 6Keep copies of all submitted documents

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to situations where the child is not in Health Board custody
• • Emergency orders are temporary measures, not long-term solutions
• • The court must be satisfied that immediate intervention is necessary
• • This form does not guarantee the court will grant the emergency order