Art. 13 Act on Administrative Procedure and Administrative Justice (Administrative Justice Act, VRG) (Verwaltungsrechtspflegegesetz, VRG) - Capacity to Participate in Proceedings

1. The parties may act independently in administrative matters if they have the legal capacity for the subject matter of the proceedings under private or public law.

2. If a party is unable to properly conduct the proceedings, the authority may require the appointment of legal counsel within a reasonable period.