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Commission de gestion du Pouvoir judiciaire

The Commission de gestion organises and runs the Judiciary Power which autonomously manages the resources placed at its disposal by the Cantonal Parliament. It defines strategic objectives and budget, human resources, information systems, logistics, security and communication policies. It ensures the coherence of the action of the Judiciary Power in cooperation with the Conseil supérieur de la magistrature and the Conférence des président·e·s de juridiction.

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. 

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Rue des Glacis-de-Rive 6
1207 Genève

Contact details

Desk-telephone

Opening hours
10h-13h

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.