# THE COURT OF PROTECTION RULES 1994, Section 70: Inspection of patient’s property


For the purpose of any proceedings relating to the property of a patient—
(a) the court may inspect the property or direct an officer of the court, the Official Solicitor (if he consents), the Public Trustee or any other appropriate person to inspect the property, make any necessary inquiries and report to the court; and
(b) the Public Trustee may, if he thinks fit, of his own motion make such inspection and inquiries or direct some other appropriate person to do so and report to him.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/3046/section/70 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/court-of-protection-rules-1994/section-70
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