No. 3  Order to Deliver Custody of a Child in Respect for The Purposes of Executing *A Special Care Order *An Interim Care Order - Child Care Act 1991, *Section 23H(3)(a) *Section 23L(4)(a)

What this form is for

• • Use this form when transferring custody for a Special Care Order
• • Use this form when transferring custody for an Interim Care Order
• • Do not use for regular custody arrangements not covered by these specific orders
• • Do not use for emergency protection orders
• • Do not use for adoption proceedings

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no specified deadline for this form as it's submitted when a custody transfer is needed, but prompt submission ensures the child's safety and compliance with court orders.

Before you submit

• • All required sections completed
• • Child's full name and date of birth verified
• • Type of care order clearly specified
• • Authorized court official's signature present
• • Form is the most current version
• • Copies made for personal records

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the correct version of Form No. 3 from the Courts Service
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the child and care order
3. 3Have the form signed by the authorized court official
4. 4Submit to the appropriate court office handling the case
5. 5Keep a copy for your records
6. 6Follow up to confirm receipt and processing

Known limitations

• • This form only applies to Special Care Orders and Interim Care Orders under the Child Care Act 1991
• • It does not create new orders but facilitates enforcement of existing ones
• • The form must be completed and signed by authorized court personnel
• • Electronic filing options may be limited depending on the court