Update on Assisted Decision Making Capacity process

The Law Society’s Mental Health Law and Capacity Task Force has received an update from the Courts Service on the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) process.

Published:

The Courts Service process for accepting ‘Capacity Applications’ under the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) legislation is in operation over three months.

In support of the new ADMC process, a guide has been developed which includes:

  • the key steps in making a Capacity application, and

  • the list of forms needed to complete an application.

Please see the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) process guide with links to more information on the Court Service website.