# The Court of Protection Rules 2007, Rule 42: Application forms


(1) P must be notified-
(a) that an application form has been issued by the court;
(b) that an application form has been withdrawn; and
(c) of the date on which a hearing is to be held in relation to the matter, where that hearing is for disposing of the application.
(2) Where P is to be notified that an application form has been issued, the person effecting notification must explain to P—
(a) who the applicant is;
(b) that the application raises the question of whether P lacks capacity in relation to a matter or matters, and what that means;
(c) what will happen if the court makes the order or direction that has been applied for; and
(d) where the application contains a proposal for the appointment of a person to make decisions on P’s behalf in relation to the matter to which the application relates, details of who that person is.
(3) Where P is to be notified that an application form has been withdrawn, the person effecting notification must explain to P–
(a) that the application form has been withdrawn; and
(b) the consequences of that withdrawal.
(4) The person effecting notification must also inform P that he may seek advice and assistance in relation to any matter of which he is notified.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1744/rule/42 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/court-of-protection-rules-2007/rule-42
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