Cap. 659 Art. 11Investigations.

(1) Where the Director receives a report in terms of sub-articles (1) or (4) of article 9, or otherwise has reasonable grounds to believe that an adult may be in need of assistance or protection, the Director may ex officio refer the matter to the Joint Committee established by article 12, in order that the said Committee carries out an investigation to determine whether the adult is in need of such assistance or protection.

(2) An investigation may include an analysis of the adult’s condition, circumstances and needs, taking into consideration medical, health, social, residential, financial, vocational, educational and other factors, the role of any close relationships of the adult, including family and other significant persons, and the presence of support persons and, or personal assistants in the adult’s life, when deciding on the need to support the adult to ensure his safety and well-being and the protection of his estate and on the best way for guaranteeing such, together with the adult, any persons supporting him, and any other relevant stakeholders.

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