83.19 – Special Jurisdiction.
§ 83.19 Special jurisdiction. (a) A court of this state lacking jurisdiction under section 83.17 of this article has special jurisdiction to do any of the following: 1. appoint a guardian of the person in an emergency for a term not exceeding ninety days for a respondent who is physically present in this state; 2. […]
83.21 – Exclusive and Continuing Jurisdiction.
§ 83.21 Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction. Except as otherwise provided in section 83.19 of this article, a court that has appointed a guardian of the person or issued a protective order consistent with this article has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceedings until it is terminated by the court or the appointment or order […]
83.01 – Short Title.
§ 83.01 Short title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the “uniform adult guardianship and protective proceedings jurisdiction act”.