 Application |
 Hearing |
 Decision |
 Review |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Application received by the Tribunal
When an application is received, the Tribunal Registry ensures that there is sufficient information to have the matter listed for a Tribunal hearing. This means:
- making independent inquiries into the nature and degree of the decision-making capacity of the adult concerned
- collecting information from the adult and others concerned
- collecting information about proposed guardians/administrators
- checking that there is a particular matter in need of a decision, or that the adult is likely to do something that involves a risk to their health, welfare or property
- determining whether or not the adult’s needs can be met or interests protected without making the appointment.
Once your application has been received by the Registry it can take up to three months before the application is scheduled for a hearing. However, very complex matters may sometimes take longer than three months.
The Registry Officers do not decide whether an adult has capacity, make orders or issue directions.
Other languages