--(1) Where the court considers that an application ought to be made-
----(a) for the appointment or discharge of a receiver; or
----(b) for the exercise of any other power conferred on the court with respect to the property and affairs of a patient,
--and there appears to be no other suitable person able and willing to make the application, or the court for any other reason thinks fit, the court may direct that the application be made by the Chief State Solicitor.
--(2) Where a receiver has been appointed on behalf of a patient but the court considers that the interests of the patient are not adequately represented by the receiver, the court may direct the Chief State Solicitor to act as attorney-at-law for the patient either-
----(a) generally in the proceedings; or
----(b) for any particular purpose.
(Rule 70.19 deals with the power to appoint the Chief State Solicitor to act for the patient in cases of delay, etc.)
--(3) The court may direct the Chief State Solicitor to take out a witness summons requiring any person to attend court to give oral evidence or produce any document.
--(4) On making a direction under paragraph (3), the court may also direct the Chief State Solicitor to conduct any proceedings and carry out any other actions specified.
--(5) The court may direct the Chief State Solicitor to inspect any property of the patient, make any necessary inquiries and report to the court.
Notes
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