The Court of Protection Rules 2017

Applications without noticeE+W

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10.5.—(1) This rule applies where the court has dealt with an application which was made without notice having been given to any person.

(2) Where the court makes an order, whether granting or dismissing the application, the applicant must, as soon as practicable or within such period as the court may direct, serve the documents mentioned in paragraph (3) on—

(a)anyone named as a respondent in the application notice (if not otherwise a party to the proceedings);

(b)every party to the proceedings; and

(c)any other person, as the court may direct.

(3) The documents referred to in paragraph (2) are—

(a)a copy of the application notice;

(b)the court's order; and

(c)any evidence filed in support of the application.

(Rule 13.4 provides for reconsideration of orders made without a hearing or without notice to a person.)