Le Tribunal de protection de l'adulte et de l'enfant (TPAE) souhaite accompagner les mandataires de la meilleure manière possible dans la compréhension du dispositif de la décision les désignant.
Les présentes fiches informatives ont été élaborées à cette fin, étant précisé qu'elles valent en outre instructions au sens de l'art. 400 al. 3 du Code civil.
En cas de question, vous pouvez contacter le bureau de soutien aux mandataires du TPAE par e-mail.
Une cartographie est mise à disposition pour permettre de voir une vue d'ensemble des différentes sections et la liste des fiches intégrées au guide.
Members
Mr. Patrick Becker has obtained a Master of Law degree from the University of Fribourg in 1998 and a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Graduate Institute of Public Administration in 2010. He joined the Judiciary Power as a temporary jurist of the former Labour Court where he successively held the positions of jurist, deputy director and director. He joined the Office of the Secretary General in 2008, as deputy secretary in charge of media and institutional relations, then, from December 2009 as Deputy Secretary General. He was appointed Secretary General of the Judiciary Power with effect from January 2011 by the Commission de gestion du Pouvoir judiciaire upon the recommendation of the Conférence des président·e·s de juridiction.
Members
Mr. Patrick Becker has obtained a Master of Law degree from the University of Fribourg in 1998 and a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Graduate Institute of Public Administration in 2010. He joined the Judiciary Power as a temporary jurist of the former Labour Court where he successively held the positions of jurist, deputy director and director. He joined the Office of the Secretary General in 2008, as deputy secretary in charge of media and institutional relations, then, from December 2009 as Deputy Secretary General. He was appointed Secretary General of the Judiciary Power with effect from January 2011 by the Commission de gestion du Pouvoir judiciaire upon the recommendation of the Conférence des président·e·s de juridiction.
Members
Mr. Patrick Becker has obtained a Master of Law degree from the University of Fribourg in 1998 and a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Graduate Institute of Public Administration in 2010. He joined the Judiciary Power as a temporary jurist of the former Labour Court where he successively held the positions of jurist, deputy director and director. He joined the Office of the Secretary General in 2008, as deputy secretary in charge of media and institutional relations, then, from December 2009 as Deputy Secretary General. He was appointed Secretary General of the Judiciary Power with effect from January 2011 by the Commission de gestion du Pouvoir judiciaire upon the recommendation of the Conférence des président·e·s de juridiction.
Members
Mr. Patrick Becker has obtained a Master of Law degree from the University of Fribourg in 1998 and a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Graduate Institute of Public Administration in 2010. He joined the Judiciary Power as a temporary jurist of the former Labour Court where he successively held the positions of jurist, deputy director and director. He joined the Office of the Secretary General in 2008, as deputy secretary in charge of media and institutional relations, then, from December 2009 as Deputy Secretary General. He was appointed Secretary General of the Judiciary Power with effect from January 2011 by the Commission de gestion du Pouvoir judiciaire upon the recommendation of the Conférence des président·e·s de juridiction.
Members
Mr. Patrick Becker has obtained a Master of Law degree from the University of Fribourg in 1998 and a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Graduate Institute of Public Administration in 2010. He joined the Judiciary Power as a temporary jurist of the former Labour Court where he successively held the positions of jurist, deputy director and director. He joined the Office of the Secretary General in 2008, as deputy secretary in charge of media and institutional relations, then, from December 2009 as Deputy Secretary General. He was appointed Secretary General of the Judiciary Power with effect from January 2011 by the Commission de gestion du Pouvoir judiciaire upon the recommendation of the Conférence des président·e·s de juridiction.
Members
Mr. Patrick Becker has obtained a Master of Law degree from the University of Fribourg in 1998 and a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Graduate Institute of Public Administration in 2010. He joined the Judiciary Power as a temporary jurist of the former Labour Court where he successively held the positions of jurist, deputy director and director. He joined the Office of the Secretary General in 2008, as deputy secretary in charge of media and institutional relations, then, from December 2009 as Deputy Secretary General. He was appointed Secretary General of the Judiciary Power with effect from January 2011 by the Commission de gestion du Pouvoir judiciaire upon the recommendation of the Conférence des président·e·s de juridiction.
Members
Mr. Patrick Becker has obtained a Master of Law degree from the University of Fribourg in 1998 and a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Graduate Institute of Public Administration in 2010. He joined the Judiciary Power as a temporary jurist of the former Labour Court where he successively held the positions of jurist, deputy director and director. He joined the Office of the Secretary General in 2008, as deputy secretary in charge of media and institutional relations, then, from December 2009 as Deputy Secretary General. He was appointed Secretary General of the Judiciary Power with effect from January 2011 by the Commission de gestion du Pouvoir judiciaire upon the recommendation of the Conférence des président·e·s de juridiction.
Members
Mr. Patrick Becker has obtained a Master of Law degree from the University of Fribourg in 1998 and a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Graduate Institute of Public Administration in 2010. He joined the Judiciary Power as a temporary jurist of the former Labour Court where he successively held the positions of jurist, deputy director and director. He joined the Office of the Secretary General in 2008, as deputy secretary in charge of media and institutional relations, then, from December 2009 as Deputy Secretary General. He was appointed Secretary General of the Judiciary Power with effect from January 2011 by the Commission de gestion du Pouvoir judiciaire upon the recommendation of the Conférence des président·e·s de juridiction.
Members
Mr. Patrick Becker has obtained a Master of Law degree from the University of Fribourg in 1998 and a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Graduate Institute of Public Administration in 2010. He joined the Judiciary Power as a temporary jurist of the former Labour Court where he successively held the positions of jurist, deputy director and director. He joined the Office of the Secretary General in 2008, as deputy secretary in charge of media and institutional relations, then, from December 2009 as Deputy Secretary General. He was appointed Secretary General of the Judiciary Power with effect from January 2011 by the Commission de gestion du Pouvoir judiciaire upon the recommendation of the Conférence des président·e·s de juridiction.
Members
Mr. Patrick Becker has obtained a Master of Law degree from the University of Fribourg in 1998 and a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Graduate Institute of Public Administration in 2010. He joined the Judiciary Power as a temporary jurist of the former Labour Court where he successively held the positions of jurist, deputy director and director. He joined the Office of the Secretary General in 2008, as deputy secretary in charge of media and institutional relations, then, from December 2009 as Deputy Secretary General. He was appointed Secretary General of the Judiciary Power with effect from January 2011 by the Commission de gestion du Pouvoir judiciaire upon the recommendation of the Conférence des président·e·s de juridiction.
Members
Mr. Patrick Becker has obtained a Master of Law degree from the University of Fribourg in 1998 and a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Graduate Institute of Public Administration in 2010. He joined the Judiciary Power as a temporary jurist of the former Labour Court where he successively held the positions of jurist, deputy director and director. He joined the Office of the Secretary General in 2008, as deputy secretary in charge of media and institutional relations, then, from December 2009 as Deputy Secretary General. He was appointed Secretary General of the Judiciary Power with effect from January 2011 by the Commission de gestion du Pouvoir judiciaire upon the recommendation of the Conférence des président·e·s de juridiction.
Members
Mr. Patrick Becker has obtained a Master of Law degree from the University of Fribourg in 1998 and a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Graduate Institute of Public Administration in 2010. He joined the Judiciary Power as a temporary jurist of the former Labour Court where he successively held the positions of jurist, deputy director and director. He joined the Office of the Secretary General in 2008, as deputy secretary in charge of media and institutional relations, then, from December 2009 as Deputy Secretary General. He was appointed Secretary General of the Judiciary Power with effect from January 2011 by the Commission de gestion du Pouvoir judiciaire upon the recommendation of the Conférence des président·e·s de juridiction.
Formulaires et documentation
Directives anticipées: modèles FMH
Contacts
Address
Contact details
Tribunal de protection de l’adulte et de l’enfant
Case postale 3950
1211 Genève 3
Questions/answers
Yes, the ordered expertises are necessary to set up a measure that best corresponds to your needs. To do so, you must attend the appointments set by the expert and answer the questions that you are asked.
If you do not go to the expert assessments, the court can force you to do so, including by calling the police.
In urgent cases, the court can issue a provisional decision (ex-parte interim measure or interim measure) at the beginning or during the proceedings. It will be valid immediately (enforceable immediately). At the same time, the court carries on with the ongoing investigation in order to decide on the implementation of a longer-term solution, adapted to your needs.
Advise the court in writing of any changes that have occurred since the deputyship was established (state of health, financial situation, family situation, etc.) and explain why it is no longer appropriate.
Your deputy, your relatives or third parties (e.g., attending physician, financial advisor, social worker) may also write to the court about this issue.
Advise the court in writing of any changes that have occurred since the appointment of the deputy (health, financial situation, family situation, etc.), and the reasons why you are requesting a change of deputy.
In the same letter, you can propose another person to take over the function of deputy.
Discuss the matter with your deputy and if the disagreement persists, inform the court in writing, explaining your concerns.
The court will then question your deputy and decide what action to take.
You should report the matter to the police and the court.
The police will investigate the possible abuser while the court will assess the need to put in place a protective measure for the person in a state of weakness.
The thematic page Deputies and protection appointees will answer some of your questions. For the rest, you can contact the court agent support office.
A guide is at your disposal, which contains information and report models useful for the execution of the mandate.
The advance care directive can be written in any language. However, when it must be sent to the court, the court may require a French translation at the expense of the person who drafted it.
If you feel that a person is in danger or that his/her situation requires urgent intervention, contact the police immediately by dialling 117 who will take the first steps to bring the person to safety and make the connection with the services in charge of adult protection.
Specialized social assistance institutions
- Association d’aide et d’accompagnement des personnes âgées en EMS et de leur familles (APAF)
- Bureau central d’aide sociale
- Bureau d'information sociale (BIS)
- Caritas
- Centre social protestant (CSP)
- Hospice général de Genève
- Institution genevoise de maintien à domicile (IMAD)
- Presti-Services
- Pro Infirmis
- Pro Senectute
- Service social des HUG
- GE suis proche aidant - Etat de Genève