# The Court of Protection Rules 2017, Rule 9.2: When proceedings are started


(1) The general rule is that proceedings are started when the court issues an application form at the request of the applicant.
(2) An application form is issued on the date entered on the application form by the court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1035/part/9/crossheading/initial-steps/rule/9.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/court-of-protection-rules-2017/part-9/crossheading-initial-steps/rule-9.2
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