Section 464-C:19 – Registration of Protective Orders.
464-C:19 Registration of Protective Orders. – If a conservator has been appointed in another state and a petition for a protective order is not pending in this state, the conservator appointed in the other state, after giving notice to the appointing court of an intent to register, may register the protective order in this […]
Section 464-C:20 – Effect of Registration.
464-C:20 Effect of Registration. – I. Upon registration of a guardianship or protective order from another state, the guardian or conservator may exercise in this state all powers authorized in the order of appointment except as prohibited under the laws of this state, including maintaining actions and proceedings in this state and, if the […]
Section 464-C:21 – Uniformity of Application and Construction.
464-C:21 Uniformity of Application and Construction. – In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. Source. 2015, 79:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2016.
Section 464-C:22 – Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
464-C:22 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. – This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. section 7001, et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that Act, 15 U.S.C. section 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery […]
Section 464-C:23 – Transitional Provisions.
464-C:23 Transitional Provisions. – I. This chapter applies to guardianship and protective proceedings begun on or after January 1, 2016. II. Articles 1, 3, and 4 and RSA 464-C:21 and RSA 464-C:22 apply to proceedings begun before January 1, 2016, regardless of whether a guardianship or protective order has been issued. Source. 2015, 79:1, […]
Section 464-D:1 – Purpose.
464-D:1 Purpose. – It is the purpose of this chapter to establish and recognize a less restrictive alternative to guardianship for adults with disabilities. It fulfills this purpose by authorizing a legal option for adults with disabilities who seek assistance in making life decisions but choose to retain all of their legal rights. The […]
Section 464-D:2 – Construction and Administration.
464-D:2 Construction and Administration. – This chapter is to be administered and interpreted in accordance with the following principles: I. All adults should be able to choose to live in the manner they wish and to accept or refuse support, assistance, or protection; II. All adults should be able to be informed about and […]
Section 464-C:10 – Special Jurisdiction.
464-C:10 Special Jurisdiction. – I. A court of this state lacking jurisdiction under RSA 464-C:9, I-III has special jurisdiction to do any of the following: (a) Appoint a guardian in an emergency for a term not exceeding 90 days for a respondent who is physically present in this state. (b) Issue a protective order […]
Section 464-C:11 – Exclusive and Continuing Jurisdiction.
464-C:11 Exclusive and Continuing Jurisdiction. – Except as otherwise provided in RSA 464-C:10, a court that has appointed a guardian or issued a protective order consistent with this chapter has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until it is terminated by the court or the appointment or order expires by its own terms. […]
Section 464-C:12 – Appropriate Forum.
464-C:12 Appropriate Forum. – I. A court of this state having jurisdiction under RSA 464-C:9 to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order may decline to exercise its jurisdiction if it determines at any time that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum. II. If a court of this state […]