Form 55E - Notice of Motion: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015

What this form is for

• • Use this form when applying to the court to determine someone's decision-making capacity
• • Use when seeking to appoint a decision-making representative
• • Use when challenging an existing decision-making arrangement
• • Use when seeking to review a previous capacity determination
• • Use when there are urgent concerns about someone's ability to make decisions

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no standard deadline for this form, but applications should be made as soon as capacity concerns arise. Urgent matters may require immediate submission with supporting evidence.

Before you submit

• • Verify all personal details are accurate and up-to-date
• • Ensure all required sections are completed
• • Check that supporting documents are included
• • Confirm correct court location is specified
• • Verify all required fees are paid
• • Ensure proper notice has been given to all interested parties
• • Review form for completeness and clarity
• • Check that the form is the most current version

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the most recent version of Form 55E from the Courts Service website
2. 2Complete all sections with accurate and detailed information
3. 3Gather all supporting documentation and evidence
4. 4Calculate and pay any required court fees
5. 5Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
6. 6Ensure proper service on all interested parties
7. 7Keep copies of all submitted documents for your records

Known limitations

• • This form does not replace the need for legal advice in complex capacity cases
• • The court may require additional information not covered in this form
• • Processing times can vary depending on court schedules and case complexity
• • The form does not guarantee a specific outcome from the court
• • Digital submission options may be limited in some court districts