CIZ Advice Zoetermeer: Appeal to the Court After Objection

Living in Zoetermeer and has your objection to a CIZ advice been rejected? You can lodge an appeal with the court within six weeks (General Administrative Law Act (Awb) Art. 8:1). Submit the notice of appeal to the administrative judge of the District Court of The Hague, jurisdiction 's-Gravenhage, which has jurisdiction for Zoetermeer and surrounding neighborhoods such as Rokkeveen and Seghwaert. Include copies of the CIZ advice, the decision on your objection, and any new evidence, such as a second opinion from a physician at the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Dordrecht or a local general practice. The court will assess whether the CIZ acted lawfully and will organize a hearing where both parties are heard, often at the courthouse on Prins Clauslaan in The Hague, easily accessible from Zoetermeer via the A12. A lawyer with regional experience is highly recommended, for example, through the Legal Counter in Zoetermeer (Stadspoortlaan 1) for free initial advice. For urgent care, you can request provisional relief (Awb Art. 8:81) to secure an indication for intramural care (IZ) or double allowance immediately during the procedure. The judge will render a decision within 12 weeks, with the option for an appeal to the Council of State. In the Zoetermeer region, success rates hover around 30-35% with solid substantiation through medical records. Costs: court fees approximately €180, often reimbursable through subsidized legal aid or special assistance from the municipality of Zoetermeer. This is the crucial legal step for care indications in Zoetermeer.