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07.15
Court of Protection
Acknowledgment of service/
notification
If you do not wish to take part in the court
proceedings, you do not need to complete
this form.
For office use only
Case no.
Full name of person to whom the application relates
(this is the name of the person who lacks, or is alleged to lack, capacity)
Failure to answer any of the relevant sections may result in you not being joined as a party or having
your views taken into account.
Section 1 – Your details (the person served/notified)
1.1 Your details
Mr. Mrs. Miss Ms. Other
First name
Middle name(s)
Last name
1.2
Address
(including
postcode)
T
elephone no.
Daytime
Evening
Mobile
E-mail address
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1.3 Is a solicitor representing you?
Yes No
If Yes, please give the solicitor’s details.
Name
Address
(including
postcode)
Telephone no. Fax no.
DX no.
E-mail address
1.4 Which address should official documentation be sent to?
Your address
Your solicitor’s address
Other address (please provide details)
1.5 What is your role in these proceedings?
Person to whom the application relates
Respondent*
Person notified that the application form has been issued
*You are a respondent if you have been served with a copy of the COP1 application form.
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Section 2 – Application to be joined as a party
if you are the person to whom the application relates or a person notified that the application form has been
issued and you wish to apply to be joined as a party, you must complete this section.
2.1 Do you wish to be joined as a party to proceedings?
Yes No
2.2 If Yes, Please state your interest in the proceedings.
2.3 You must file evidence of your interest in the proceedings either now, or you
can send it later. If you are sending it later it must reach the court within 28
days of the date on which you were given notice. Use form COP24 witness
statement to provide your evidence.
Evidence
attached
Section 3 – Acknowledgment of service/notification
3.1 I,
consent to the application
oppose the application
seek a different order
seek a different direction
3.2 Please provide brief reasons including the order or directions you are seeking, or if you consent, provide
any relevant information you would like the court to consider.
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3.3 If you oppose the application or seek a different order, you must file any
evidence on which you intend to rely now, or you can send it later. If you are
sending it later it must reach the court 28 days of the date on which you
were served or given notice. Use form COP24 witness statement to provide
your evidence.
Evidence
attached
Section 4 – Attending court hearings
4.1 If the court requires you to attend a hearing do you need any special
assistance or facilities?
Yes No
If Yes, please say what your requirements are. If necessary, court staff may
contact you about your requirements.
Section 5 – Signature
Signed
*Person served/notified(’s solicitor)(’s litigation friend)
Name
Date
Name
of firm
Position or
office held
* Please delete the options in
brackets that do not apply.
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