§ 29-11-11. Exclusive Jurisdiction for Appointment
This article provides the exclusive jurisdictional basis for a court of this state to appoint a guardian or issue a conservatorship order for an adult. History. Code 1981, § 29-11-11 , enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 563, § 1/HB 954.
§ 29-11-12. Requirements for Jurisdiction
A court of this state has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a conservatorship order for a respondent if: This state is the respondent’s home state; On the date the petition is filed, this state is a significant-connection state and: The respondent does not have a home state or a court of the respondent’s […]
§ 29-11-13. Special Jurisdiction; Emergency Appointment of Guardian
A court of this state lacking jurisdiction under paragraphs (1) through (3) of Code Section 29-11-12 has special jurisdiction to do any of the following: Appoint a guardian in an emergency for a term not exceeding 90 days for a respondent who is physically present in this state; Issue a conservatorship order with respect to […]