Form 55C - Reply to Capacity Application: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015

What this form is for

• • Use this form specifically when responding to a capacity application
• • Do not use this form to make an initial capacity application
• • This form is for responding to applications about another person's decision-making capacity
• • Not for challenging decisions made under the Act
• • Not for applications regarding property or financial matters

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Response deadlines are typically set by the court when issuing the application, but generally should be submitted within 10-21 days of receiving the application.

Before you submit

• • Form is completely filled out
• • All relevant sections addressed
• • Supporting documents attached
• • Personal details correct
• • Signed and dated
• • Copy kept for your records
• • Submitted before any deadline
• • Fee paid if required

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain a copy of Form 55C from the Courts Service website or court office
2. 2Read the capacity application carefully to understand what you're responding to
3. 3Complete all sections of the form with accurate information
4. 4Gather any supporting documents that strengthen your response
5. 5Submit the completed form to the relevant court office
6. 6Keep a copy of your submission for your records
7. 7Attend any required court hearings

Known limitations

• • This form does not replace legal advice
• • Court decisions may not align with your submission
• • The process can be time-consuming
• • Additional forms may be required depending on circumstances
• • Not all applications result in a capacity determination