Simplified AWI application for five common guardianship orders

What?

A streamlined application process if your client wants legal aid to apply under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 for an order under one of the five sections listed below.

Which orders?

The applicable orders are:

  • s53(1) intervention order in relation to welfare powers
  • s57(1) guardianship order including welfare powers
  • s60(1) renewal of guardianship including welfare powers
  • s62(1) joint guardianship order including welfare powers
  • s63(1) appointment of a substitute guardian including welfare power

The orders above must be unopposed orders.

How?

Apply by submitting the following in the name of the proposed guardian or intervener:

  • the Civ Sol application form on Legal Aid Online using category code AISAW
  • the AWI applicant information form
  • where you’re applying for renewal of an order, a copy of the order to be renewed
  • there is no need to include any opponents in your application.

Remember

This streamlined process only applies to the case types listed above.

See our full guidance for all legal aid applications for Adults with Incapacity cases.

More information

If you have any questions, please contact:

Wendy Dalgleish
Head of Civil and Children’s Legal Assistance
Email: dalgleishwe@slab.org.uk