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Expert reports · Guardianship & civil detention

Reports for Guardianship and Civil Detention Proceedings

Specialist psychiatric assessments in guardianship and civil commitment cases – thorough, respectful of the person concerned and focused on the court's questions.

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Enquiry: Private expert report

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Types of reports we prepare

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  • Evidence-based and methodically sound
  • Clearly reasoned
  • Direct answers to the court's questions
  • In person in Bavaria and across Germany

Typical questions

  • Whether a legal guardian is needed, and for which areas (Section 1814 German Civil Code)
  • Consent reservation and scope of the guardian's duties
  • Involuntary admission under civil law (Section 1831 BGB)
  • Compulsory medical treatment (Section 1832 BGB)
  • Extension, termination or amendment of existing measures

Who instructs us

  • Guardianship courts
  • Local courts
  • Public authorities
  • Parties and their lawyers

Approach

The personal examination of the individual is at the centre of the assessment. Previous findings, treatment reports and the case file are taken into account.

Findings, diagnosis and answers to the court's questions are kept clearly separate, and the wishes of the person concerned are considered throughout.

Professional background

Doctor-medic Otilia Gudana, MSc

Consultant in Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy

  • Former acting senior consultant, Department of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, kbo Isar-Amper-Klinikum Taufkirchen
  • Over twelve years of clinical practice in psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine and forensic psychiatry
  • MSc Communication, Behaviour & Credibility Analysis (Manchester Metropolitan University)
  • Reports in English, German and Romanian

Process and fees

  1. 01

    Enquiry

    Brief details of the instructing party, questions and deadline – via the enquiry form or by phone.

  2. 02

    Initial check

    Review of scope, jurisdiction and any conflict of interest.

  3. 03

    Written offer

    Fees and timeframe agreed in writing (court instructions under JVEG).

  4. 04

    File review & examination

    Analysis of the documents and a clinical interview where required.

  5. 05

    Report

    Written report with transparent reasoning; oral explanation in court on request.

Fees and timeframe are agreed in writing before instruction, based on the questions asked, the size of the file and the examination required. Court instructions are invoiced under the German JVEG.

Frequently asked questions

Can the examination take place outside the practice?

Yes. Where necessary, the examination is carried out in care homes, hospitals or at the person's home.

Who can instruct you?

Courts, prosecutors, public authorities, lawyers, insurers and, in individual cases, private individuals.

How much does a report cost?

Fees and timeframe are agreed in writing before instruction, based on the questions asked, the size of the file and the examination required. Court instructions are invoiced under the German JVEG.

How are case files transferred securely?

Please do not send health data through the enquiry form. We agree a secure channel for file transfer (encrypted, by post or via a court-compatible electronic channel).

Other areas of expertise

Medically and scientifically reviewed by Doctor-medic Otilia Gudana, MSc — Specialist in Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy (Bavarian State Chamber of Physicians), EMDR-certified clinician, published author with Springer Nature. Last review: 2026-07. Content follows current German S3 guidelines and is provided for information only; it does not replace an individual medical consultation. About the author.