Cap. 12 ст. 519EExamination of persons in respect of whom guardianship is demanded and appointment of temporary guardian.

(1) The Guardianship Board shall cause the person in respect of whom guardianship is demanded to appear before it, to question such person and, or to cause him to be examined by one or more independent experts; and the Board may, in all cases, subject to such conditions as it considers appropriate, appoint a temporary guardian to act as a guardian to such person whilst proceedings before it are pending:

Provided that the appointment of a temporary guardian shall not in any case exceed the duration of twenty-six weeks during which period the Board shall determine whether a Guardianship Order should be made.

(2) For the purpose of conducting the examination referred to in sub-article (1), the Board shall, where exceptional circumstances so require, hold sittings or inspections at such places in faciem loci as it may determine.

(3) Where the Board considers that the interests of justice so require, it shall appoint an advocate for legal aid to assist the person in respect of whom an application for guardianship has been made.