SwitzerlandKanton Aargau 63 · Canton of Aargau: Rule of law
Which body is the child and adult protection authority (Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutzbehörde, KESB) in Aargau?
In the exam (German)
Welche Stelle ist im Aargau die Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutzbehörde (KESB)?
- aThe family court (Familiengericht) at the district courtDas Familiengericht am BezirksgerichtCorrect answer
- bThe social welfare office (Sozialamt) of the municipality of residenceDas Sozialamt der Wohngemeinde
- cThe Aargau cantonal police (Kantonspolizei)Die Kantonspolizei Aargau
- dThe justice committee (Justizkommission) of the Grand CouncilDie Justizkommission des Grossen Rates
Why?
In Aargau, the KESB is not an office of the municipality but part of the family courts at the district courts. It usually decides as a panel of three, with one legal expert and two other specialists. The family courts also deal with divorces and maintenance.
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