Art. 116 Act implementing the Swiss Civil Code (LACC)

1. Local jurisdiction is determined by

a) Article 315 of the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB) for child protection measures;

b) Article 442 of the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB) for adult protection measures.

2. The authority responsible for the appointment of a guardian (Art. 327a ZGB) or a custodian (Art. 400 and 327c para. 2 ZGB) is the protective authority at the domicile of the affected child or adult.

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