Form

Certificate as to capacity to conduct proceedings

Form to assess whether a party has capacity to conduct legal proceedings.

From:
Official Solicitor and Public Trustee
Published
1 September 2007
Last updated
17 February 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Certificate as to capacity to conduct proceedings

PDF, 274 KB, 16 pages

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Details

This form may be completed by a medical professional to state if a person lacks the capacity to conduct legal proceedings.

It helps the Official Solicitor decide whether to accept appointment as their litigation friend.

Published 1 September 2007
Last updated 17 February 2023 + show all updates

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