ORDER 47B

APPLICATIONS UNDER THE ASSISTED DECISION-MAKING (CAPACITY) ACT 2015

I. Preliminary

Interpretation

1.(1) In this Order:-

the “Act” means the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015;

“Capacity Application” means an originating application to the Court for a declaration under section 37 of the Act in respect of a relevant person commenced in accordance with rule 4;

“Discharge Application” means an originating application to the Court for a declaration under section 55 of the Act in respect of a ward commenced in accordance with rule 8;