The Court of Protection Rules 2017

Documents used in court proceedingsE+W

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

5.1.—(1) The court will seal or otherwise authenticate with the stamp of the court the following documents on issue—

(a)an application form;

(b)an application notice;

(c)an order; and

(d)any other document which a rule or practice direction requires to be sealed or stamped.

(2) Where the Rules or any practice direction require a document to be signed, that requirement is satisfied if the signature is printed by computer or other mechanical means.

(3) A practice direction may make provision for documents to be filed or sent to the court by—

(a)facsimile; or

(b)other means.