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Rule 7.40 Affidavit in support of application

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(1)

Except where made by the official receiver, an application under Rule 7.39(3) shall, subject to paragraph (3), be supported by an affidavit of a registered medical practitioner as to the mental or physical condition of the incapacitated person.

(2)

In the excepted case, the application shall, subject to paragraph (3), be supported by a report by the official receiver referring to a report from a registered medical practitioner as to the mental or physical condition of the incapacitated person.

(3)

The affidavit of, or report by, a registered medical practitioner shall not be required where the incapacitated person is a patient within the meaning of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986.

[E.R.7.45]