Office of the Vulnerable Persons’ Commissioner

What types of emergency applications are there?

Who can submit an emergency application?

How long does it take to process an emergency application?

When would an emergency substitute decision maker be needed?

What is the process for appointing an emergency substitute decision maker?

Can an emergency substitute decision maker appointment be extended?

When would an emergency variation be needed?

What is the process for making an emergency variation to an existing appointment of a substitute decision maker?

Can an emergency varied appointment be extended?

When would an emergency suspension and temporary replacement of an existing substitute decision maker application be needed?

What is the process for the emergency suspension and temporary replacement of an existing substitute decision maker?

What can I do if I disagree with the Commissioner’s decision?