Amanda Bynes asks judge to terminate her long-standing conservatorship after nearly a decade

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Amanda Bynes, 35, is seeking to end her conservatorship after nearly a decade.The actress, who has long suffered from various mental health issues, formally requested the termination of the conservatorship by recently filing paperworkat the Ventura County Superior Court.'Bynes also filed a capacity declaration Tuesday, as California requires all conservatorship cases to have updated records about a conservatee's mental state from their physician, psychologist or religious healing practitioner,' Page Six reported on Friday.

Bid for freedom:Amanda Bynes, 35, is seeking to end her conservatorship after nearly a decadeA hearing on the matter has been placed on the court docket at the end of March.Her lawyer, David A.

Esquibias told People Magazine: 'Amanda wishes to terminate her conservatorship. She believes her condition is improved and protection of the court is no longer necessary.' Following a mental breakdown in 2013, Bynes' mother, Lynn Bynes, has acted as conservator over her daughter.The She's The Man star has dealt with significant mental health issues in recent years, and she was previously diagnosed with both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.In 2012 Bynes was arrested in Los Angeles for DUI and the following year she was again arrested and faced charges of reckless endangerment, tampering with evidence and criminal possession of marijuana.