Form 84A.1 – Notice Of Application For Order Authorising Detention In An Approved Centre

What this form is for

• • Use this form when seeking court authorization to detain someone in an approved center
• • This form is specific to detention orders, not other types of legal orders
• • Required when detention in an approved center needs court approval
• • Not for use in standard criminal proceedings without detention requests

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Court processing times may vary, but applications should be submitted as early as possible before planned detention dates to allow for proper legal review.

Before you submit

• • Verify all personal details of the person to be detained
• • Complete all sections of the form with accurate information
• • Attach supporting documentation justifying the detention
• • Confirm the correct approved center is specified
• • Check that legal basis for detention is clearly stated
• • Ensure form is signed by authorized person
• • Keep a complete copy of submitted form and documents

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct Form 84A.1 from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information
3. 3Gather supporting documentation for the detention request
4. 4Submit to the appropriate court office
5. 5Pay any required court fees
6. 6Attend any required court hearings
7. 7Keep copies of all submitted materials

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to detention in approved centers
• • Court approval does not guarantee detention will be granted
• • Additional legal procedures may be required depending on circumstances
• • Form may not be used for emergency situations without proper authorization