Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 520

520. (1) A demand for the interdiction or incapacitation of persons who have a mental disorder or other condition, which re nders them incapable of managing their own affairs, or who are insane or prodigal, is made by an application to the Court of voluntary jurisdiction. Contents of application. (2) The application shall contain a statement of the facts on which the demand is founded and an indication of the witnesses, if any, to such facts. Documents.(3) Any documents in support of the demand, shall be filed together with the application. (4) For the purposes of this Title, and for the purposes of the provisions of articles 187, 747, 781 and 929: (a) ''other condition'', where used in the context of a condition that renders a person incapable of managing his own affairs, means a long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impai rment which in interaction with various barriers may hinder one’s full and 156 CAP. 12.] CODE OF ORGANIZATION AND CIVIL PROCEDURE effective participation in soc iety on an equal basis with others; and Cap. 525. (b) ''mental disorder'' shall have the meaning assigned to it in the Mental Health Act : Provided that any reference in such definitions to ''disability of mind'' or ''arrested or incomplete development of mind'' shall not be construed to mean a mental disorder for the purposes of this Title and of such provisions. Persons who may demand interdiction or incapacitation. Amended by: IX.1886.89; L.N. 46 of 1965; LVIII.1974.68; II.2012.7; XXIII.2017.23; XXV .2019.21.