§ 29-9-12. Issuance of Citations
For purposes of this Code section, the terms “citation” and “notice” shall have the same meaning unless the context otherwise requires. Upon the filing of a petition, a citation shall be issued addressed to the persons required to be served or entitled to notice; provided, however, if all parties have acknowledged service and assented to […]
§ 29-9-13. Satisfaction of Requirements of Authentication or Exemplification
Except as otherwise provided by law or directed by the judge with respect to any particular proceeding, the date on or before which any objection is required to be filed shall be not less than ten days after the date the person is personally served. For persons within the United States who are served by […]
§ 29-9-13.1. Authentication of Documents
Whenever it is required that a document that is to be filed in the court be authenticated or exemplified, such requirement shall be met by complying with the provisions of Code Section 24-9-922 and paragraphs (1) through (4) of Code Section 24-9-902, and such full faith and credit shall be given to the document as […]
§ 29-7-6. Notice
Upon a petition for the appointment of a VA guardian, notice shall be given to the department office having jurisdiction over the area in which the ward resides, to the proposed ward, and to two adult relatives of the proposed ward by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery by the court. If two adult relatives […]
§ 29-8-4. Additional Security on Bond
If in the opinion of the court it shall become necessary for the good of any conservatorship placed or about to be placed in the hands of the county guardian for the county guardian to give additional security on the bond or to give additional bond with security, the court shall have the authority to […]
§ 29-7-7. Petitioning for Appointment of Va Guardian; Requirements of Petitions; Preferences for Appointment
A petition for the appointment of a VA guardian may be filed in the court having jurisdiction by or on behalf of the department or any person designated by the secretary or the secretary’s representative. The petition shall set forth: The name, age, and place of residence of the ward; The names and places of […]
§ 29-8-5. Revocation of Letters of Guardianship or Conservatorship or Other Court Orders Necessary for Good of Ward
The court may, for good cause shown, as provided in Code Section 29-5-92, revoke the letters of guardianship or conservatorship of the county guardian, require additional security on the county guardian’s bond, or issue any other order as is expedient and necessary for the good of any particular conservatorship in the hands of the county […]
§ 29-7-8. Qualifications of Va Guardian
Before making an appointment under this chapter, the court hearing the petition shall be satisfied that the VA guardian whose appointment is sought is a fit and proper person to be appointed. The nomination of a person by the department shall be prima-facie evidence of the person’s fitness. A qualified individual shall ordinarily be preferred […]
§ 29-9-1. Application of Chapter
Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to any proceeding in the court that arises under this title. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be sufficient for proceedings in the court arising under this title, except as otherwise provided in Chapter 11 of […]
§ 29-7-9. Individuals or Entities Eligible to Serve as Va Guardians; Discharge or Guardian; Requirements Pending Discharge
The following persons and entities may serve as VA guardians subject to the restrictions listed: An individual deemed fit and proper by the court may be a VA guardian of that individual’s children, parents, and grandparents without limitation; A bank or trust company doing business in this state may serve as a VA guardian under […]