53-13-20. Access to digital assets by conservator.

After an opportunity for a hearing under subsection (b) or (c) of Code Section 29-3-22 or under subsection (b) or (c) of Code Section 29-5-23, the court may grant a conservator access to the digital assets of a protected person.#

Unless otherwise ordered by the court or directed by the user, a custodian shall disclose to a conservator the catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by a protected person and any digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, in which the protected person has a right or interest if the conservator gives the custodian:#

1. (1)

   A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;#

2. (2)

   A certified copy of the court order that gives the conservator authority over the digital assets of the protected person; and#

3. (3)

   If requested by the custodian:#

   1. (A)

      A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the account of the protected person; or#

   2. (B)

      Evidence linking the account to the protected person.#

A conservator with general authority to manage the assets of a protected person may request that a custodian of the digital assets of the protected person suspend or terminate an account of the protected person for good cause. A request made under this Code section shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the court order giving the conservator authority over the protected person’s property.#