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Art. 429 Schweizerisches Zivilgesetzbuch (ZGB)
ZGB; Dritte Abteilung: Der Erwachsenenschutz; Elfter Titel: Die behördlichen Massnahmen; Dritter Abschnitt: Die fürsorgerische Unterbringung; B. Zuständigkeit für die Unterbringung und die Entlassung; II. Ärztinnen und Ärzte; 1. Zuständigkeit
Art. 429 ZGB
Die Kantone können Ärzte und Ärztinnen bezeichnen, die neben der Erwachsenenschutzbehörde eine Unterbringung während einer vom kantonalen Recht festgelegten Dauer anordnen dürfen. Die Dauer darf höchstens sechs Wochen betragen.
Die ärztliche Unterbringung fällt spätestens nach Ablauf der festgelegten Dauer dahin, sofern nicht ein vollstreckbarer Unterbringungsentscheid der Erwachsenenschutzbehörde vorliegt.
Über die Entlassung entscheidet die Einrichtung.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (289)
C/22450/2011 · ge (art. 429 al. 1 CC)
Guardianship Termination Appeal Over Ineffective Treatment
Cited in the reasoning regarding cantonal authorization for placement by designated physicians.
WBE.2025.195.196 · ag (Art. 429 Abs. 3 ZGB)
Untimely Appeal of Psychiatric Commitment and Treatment Dismissed, Reconsideration Allowed
Applied to determine the responsibility for discharge during the initial six-week period following a doctor's order for confinement.
PA250006 · zh (Art. 429 Abs. 3 ZGB)
Brother's Appeal for Hospital Transfer and Release Denied Due to Untimely Filing
Cited as the provision determining who decides on release requests in cases of medically ordered placement.
PA250004 · zh (Art. 429 Abs.1 und 2 ZGB)
Incapacitated Individual Placement and Medical Treatment Authorization Review
Mentioned in the reasoning (E. 3.5) to qualify the situation regarding the provisional nature of the arrangement, but not explicitly cited in the final orders (1-6).
ZR1 2025 17 · gr (Art. 429 Abs. 1 ZGB)
Appeal Dismissed: Involuntary Placement Upheld for Chronic Delusional Disorder
Cited in the reasoning when establishing the authority of the ordering physician.
F 2025 3 · zg (Art. 429 Abs. 1 und 3 ZGB)
Mandatory Care Placement Upheld Due to Acute Risk of Self-Harm and Psychological Disorder
Cited regarding the possibility for the clinic to release the appellant before the maximum period if the necessary treatment can be provided outside the clinic.
F 2025 1 · zg (Art. 429 Abs. 2 ZGB)
Appeal of Involuntary Commitment Overturned Due to Reduced Risk and Outpatient Viability
Cited in the reasoning regarding the time limit for medical placement, but not explicitly in the dispositive orders 1-5.
F 2025 1 · zg (Art. 429 Abs. 3 ZGB)
Appeal of Involuntary Commitment Overturned Due to Reduced Risk and Outpatient Viability
Cited in the reasoning regarding the decision-making authority for release, but not explicitly in the dispositive orders 1-5.
PA250001 · zh (Art. 429 ZGB)
Involuntary Commitment Patient Challenges Forced Medication Order
Cited to indicate that the forsorgerische Unterbringung is reviewed and reassessed at least every six weeks, and by extension, the compulsory medication must also be reviewed.
C/22684/2024 · ge (art. 429 al. 1 et 2 CC)
Involuntary Medication and Placement Extension for Chronic Psychosis
Cited in the reasoning for rejecting the appeal concerning the extension of placement, as it defines the time limit for physician-ordered placement unless prolonged by the Protection of Adults Authority.
C/29795/2018 · ge (art. 429 al. 1 CC)
Appeal to Lift Non-Voluntary Hospitalization and Assistance Placement for Curated Individual
Cited in the reasoning regarding cantonal designation of physicians for placement orders, but not explicitly in the dispositive orders.
ZK1 2024 164 · gr (Art. 429 Abs. 1 ZGB)
Protective Custody and Involuntary Treatment Upheld for Schizophrenic Patient
Cited to confirm the cantonal power to designate physicians for ordering protective placement.
PA240020 · zh (Art. 429 Abs. 1–2 ZGB)
Involuntary Psychiatric Confinement Upheld for Bipolar Disorder with Psychotic Symptoms
These provisions regulate the maximum duration of an initial physician-ordered placement and the process for extending it.
F 2024 32 · zg (Art. 429 i.V.m. Art. 314b Abs. 1 ZGB)
Complaint Against Compulsory Care Order Issued Without Proper Jurisdiction
Cited as the legal basis that requires review by a specialist or the Child Protective Authority for a custodial placement in this case.
C/17221/2004 · ge (art. 429 al. 1 CC)
Placement for Assistance Suspension in Delusional Disorder Case
Cited in the reasoning section to explain the basis for placement, but not in the dispositive orders.