Art. 39 Act on the Introduction of the Swiss Civil Code (Introductory Act to the Civil Code, EG ZGB) - Protective Custody

Organizational Provisions and Cantonal Law - Child and Adult Protection - Outpatient Measure, Protective Custody

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Art. 39 Introductory Act to the Civil Code, IACC · Protective Custody

1. The Child and Adult Protection Authority is responsible for ordering and discharging protective placements.

2. For a maximum period of six weeks, based on Art. 429 para. 1 of the Swiss Civil Code, physicians who are authorized to practice independently in the canton, as well as chief physicians, senior physicians, and attending physicians at the cantonal hospital, may also order a placement.

3. The decision must be delivered to the Child and Adult Protection Authority without delay.

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Art. 39 Act on the Introduction of the Swiss Civil Code (Introductory Act to the Civil Code, EG ZGB) - Protective Custody

Art. 39 Introductory Act to the Civil Code, IACC · Protective Custody

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