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Title 29. GUARDIAN AND WARD

Chapter 4. GUARDIANS OF ADULTS

39 sections · 29-4-1 to 29-4-98

Article 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. 29-4-1Prerequisite findings prior to appointment of guardian for adult; extent of guardianship.
  2. 29-4-2Qualifications of guardians selected for adults.
  3. 29-4-3Order of preference in selection of guardians; written request nominating guardian; requirements of writing.

Article 2. PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT

  1. 29-4-10Petition for appointment of guardian; requirements for petition.
  2. 29-4-11Prerequisite judicial finding of probable cause; notice; petition; evaluations; reporting requirements.
  3. 29-4-12Judicial review of pleadings and evaluation report; findings; hearing.
  4. 29-4-13Requirements of order granting guardianship; service.
  5. 29-4-14Petition for appointment of emergency guardian; requirements of petition.
  6. 29-4-15Prerequisite findings prior to appointment of emergency guardian; evaluation; notice; hearing.
  7. 29-4-16Conduct of emergency guardianship hearing; limitations on emergency guardianship.
  8. 29-4-17Responsibility for paying expenses of any hearing.Repealed
  9. 29-4-18Temporary medical consent guardianship.

Article 3. PROTECTION OF THE WARD

  1. 29-4-20Rights of the ward; impact on voting and testamentary capacity.
  2. 29-4-21Rights and privileges removed from ward upon appointment of guardian.
  3. 29-4-22Decisions on ward’s well-being; obligations of guardian; liability of guardian.
  4. 29-4-23Powers and rights of guardian; appointment of guardian ad litem; coordination and cooperation with conservator or others.
  5. 29-4-24Disclosure of conflicts of interest.
  6. 29-4-25Oath or affirmation of guardian.

Article 4. REQUIREMENT OF GUARDIAN

  1. 29-4-30Bond; recording of bond; payment of bond premium.

Article 5. REVIEW AND TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP

  1. 29-4-40Inquiry into unjust denial of rights or privileges of ward.
  2. 29-4-41Modification of guardianship.
  3. 29-4-42Termination of guardianship; required evidence; burden of proof; return of property.
  4. 29-4-43Petition of guardian for dismissal; order of dismissal.

Article 6. ALTERNATIVE OR SUCCESSOR GUARDIANS

  1. 29-4-50Resignation of guardian; required showing; alternative guardian; individuals entitled to notice; hearing.
  2. 29-4-51Appointment of successor guardian; notice to interested individuals; hearing; order.
  3. 29-4-52Revocation or suspension of guardianship; investigation; impact on other proceedings.
  4. 29-4-53Breach of fiduciary duty by guardian.
  5. 29-4-54Statute of limitations.

Article 7. TEMPORARY SUBSTITUTE GUARDIANS

  1. 29-4-60Appointment of temporary substitute guardian; period of service; service on ward; removal.
  2. 29-4-61Appointment of successor guardian and legal counsel; notice to interested parties; hearing.
  3. 29-4-62Delivery of property and final report from predecessor guardian.

Article 8. APPELLATE PROCEEDINGS

  1. 29-4-70Right of ward to appeal; procedure; appointment of emergency guardian.

Article 9. JURISDICTION · Part 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

  1. 29-4-80Removal to jurisdiction where ward resides; appointment of guardian ad litem; certification and transfer of records; scope of jurisdiction.

Article 9. JURISDICTION · Part 2. PROCEDURE

  1. 29-4-85 to 29-4-88(no catchline printed)Repealed

Article 9. JURISDICTION · Part 3. TRANSFER OF GUARDIANSHIP

  1. 29-4-90 to 29-4-94(no catchline printed)Repealed

Article 9. JURISDICTION · Part 4. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF FOREIGN GUARDIANS

  1. 29-4-95‘‘Foreign guardian’’ defined; sale of ward’s property.
  2. 29-4-96Power to recover property.
  3. 29-4-97Required filings with clerk of court.
  4. 29-4-98Submission to jurisdiction; registration of guardianship order.