Table 1
Duration of guardianship hearings.
| DURATION OF HEARING | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|
| Less than 7 days | 8 |
| 7–30 days | 30 |
| More than 30 days | 9 |
| Unspecified | 2 |
| Total | 49 |
Table 2
Basis for the guardianship application.
| BASIS FOR THE APPLICATION | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|
| Asset sale/purchase | 14 |
| Inheritance | 11 |
| To collect wages | 10 |
| To enter into legal action | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Total | 49 |
Table 3
Evidence provided during hearings.
| TYPE OF EVIDENCE | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|
| Mental health check-up document | 35 |
| Patient card | 5 |
| Psychological assessment letter | 2 |
| Medical record | 3 |
| Medicine prescription | 2 |
| Referral letter | 1 |
| Unspecified | 4 |
| Total | 52 |