Introduction
Further regulations, rules and forms are awaited in this area.
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Jursidiction & Venue
Where it becomes necessary to make an application to court, should it be made to the Circuit Court or the High Court?
If the application is to the Circuit Court, how does one determine the appropriate Circuit venue? Visit page.
Court Rules (TBC)
No relevant Court Rules have yet been enacted but they will be provided on this page as soon as available.
There is a High Court Practice Direction but no formal rules as of yet. Visit page.
Court Forms
There is one High Court Form (WOC2) to accompany HC Practice Direction 120.
Forms 55A, 55B, 55C, 55E, 55F, 55G and 55H have been published, but 55D (Affidavit of Service) and 55I (Grounding Affidavit) are awaited as of 27 April 2023. Visit page.
Discharge from Wardship
An outline of the rules, forms, and procedures to be used when applying to the High Court for a discharge from wardship under Part VI of the legislation. Visit page.
Circuit Court Capacity Applications
An outline of the rules, forms and procedures to be used when applying to the Circuit Court for appointment of a Decision-Making Representative (DMR). Visit page.
Decision-Making Assistance Agreements (TBC)
Outlining the types of court application that can arise in relation to Decision-Making Assistance Agreements, who can bring the applications, documentation required, proofs required, and the criteria the courts might apply in determining such applications. Visit page.
Co-Decision-Making Agreements (TBC)
Outlining the types of court application that can arise in relation to Co-Decision-Making Agreements, who can bring the applications, documentation required, proofs required, and the criteria the courts might apply in determining such applications. Visit page.
Decision-Making Representatives (TBC)
Outlining the types of court application that can arise in relation to Decision-Making Representatives, who can bring the applications, documentation required, proofs required, and the criteria the courts might apply in determining such applications. Visit page.
Enduring Powers of Attorney (TBC)
Outlining the types of court application that can arise in relation to Enduring Powers of Attorney, who can bring the applications, documentation required, proofs required, and the criteria the courts might apply in determining such applications. Visit page.
Advance Healthcare Directives (TBC)
Outlining the types of court application that can arise in relation to Advance Healthcare Directives, who can bring the applications, documentation required, proofs required, and the criteria the courts might apply in determining such applications. Visit page.
Criminal Offences
Outlining the criminal offences created by the Assisted Decision-Making legislation, and the possible penalties for offenders. Visit page.
Last Updated: 2 March 2023