19 Appointment of deputies
Mental Capacity Act 2005 (2005 c 9) | Legislation

19  Appointment of deputies

(1)     A deputy appointed by the court must be—

(a)     an individual who has reached 18, or

(b)     as respects powers in relation to property and affairs, an individual who has reached 18 or a trust corporation.

(2)     The court may appoint an individual by appointing the holder for the time being of a specified office or position.

(3)     A person may not be appointed as a deputy without his consent.

(4)

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