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Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015
The Law Society of Ireland Mental Health Law & Capacity Task Force wishes to bring practitioners’ attention to a notice from the Courts Service.
Care representative applications process
This notice relates to the commencement date for The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act, 2015 which is scheduled for 25 April 2023.
25 April 2023 is the last date for receipt of Care Representative applications in all Court Offices. From 26 April 2023, all such applications must be made pursuant to Part 5 of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act, 2015.
