Swiss Civil Code (SCC)

Art. 450eSCC from 2023

Art. 450e F. Special provisions in the case of care-related hospitalisation

¹ A statement of grounds is not required for an appeal against a decision relating to care-related hospitalisation.

² The appeal does not have suspensive effect unless the adult protection authority or the judicial appellate authority rules otherwise.

³ In cases involving mental disorders, the decision must be based on the opinion of an expert.

⁴ The judicial appellate authority shall normally hear the client as a panel of judges. If necessary, it shall order that the client be represented and appoint a person experienced in care-related and legal matters as deputy.

⁵ Normally, it decides within five working days of the appeal being filed.