§ 124 Act on the Introduction of the Swiss Civil Code - II. Reporting Obligations

1. Involuntary placements ordered by licensed physicians must be reported to the Child and Adult Protection Authority without delay.

2. If it becomes foreseeable that the involuntary placement will be extended beyond a duration of 72 hours, the institution is obliged to report this to the Child and Adult Protection Authority immediately and before the expiration of the medically ordered involuntary placement. The institution must provide the diagnosis, the treatment plan, and a deadline for the further retention.