TMK art.405-409: Mental illness, extravagance, alcohol/drug addiction, mismanagement, persons sentenced to prison may be placed under guardianship.
Reasons for Guardianship
- Mental illness or mental weakness
- Extravagance
- Alcohol/drug addiction
- Bad management
- 1+ year imprisonment penalty
Process
- Case in the civil court of peace
- Health report (hospital)
- Guardian candidate
- Decision
- Guardianship book
Guardian Duties
- Protecting the rights of the person
- Financial transactions
- Health treatment approval
- Annual report (to the court)
Supreme Court 2nd HD and 8th HD
Chambers accept that guardianship is for the benefit of the person and that there should not be more restrictions than necessary.
Civil law lawyer is recommended.