Cap. 16 Art. 189Persons subject to interdiction.

(1) A major who is a person with a mental disorder or other condition, which renders him incapable of managing his own affairs, or who is insane or prodigal, may be interdicted or incapacitated from doing certain acts, as provided in articles 520 to 527 inclusive, of the Code of Organization and Civil Procedure.

(2) The same shall apply in regard to the minor referred to in article 156.

(3) The demand for interdiction or incapacitation may be made not only by the persons mentioned in article 521 of the Code of Organization and Civil Procedure, but also by any person related by affinity who, under the provisions of this Code, might be compelled to supply maintenance to the person who has a mental disorder or other condition, which renders him incapable of managing his own affairs, or is insane or prodigal.

(4) For the purposes of this Title, and for the purposes of the provisions of articles 597, 752, 1034, 1035 and 1036:

(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 impairment which in interaction with various barriers may hinder one’s full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others; and

(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 such provisions.