§5-621. Definitions; significant-connection factors 1. Definitions. As used in this subpart, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Emergency” means a circumstance that likely will result in substantial harm to a respondent’s health, safety or welfare and for which the appointment of a guardian is necessary. [PL […]
§5-622. Exclusive basis This subpart provides the exclusive jurisdictional basis for a court of this State to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW). […]
§5-623. Jurisdiction A court of this State has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for a respondent if: [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14 (AFF).] 1. Respondent’s home state. This State is the respondent’s home state; or [PL 2017, c. […]
§5-624. Special jurisdiction 1. Special jurisdiction. If this State is not the respondent’s home state and not a significant-connection state, a court of this State has special jurisdiction to do any of the following: A. Appoint a guardian in an emergency for a term not exceeding 6 months for a respondent who is physically […]
§5-625. Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction Except as otherwise provided in section 5-624, a court that has appointed a guardian or issued a protective order consistent with this Part 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. [PL […]
§5-626. Appropriate forum 1. Decline jurisdiction. A court of this State having jurisdiction under section 5-623 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. [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. A, […]
§5-627. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct 1. Jurisdiction because of unjustifiable conduct. If at any time a court of this State determines that it acquired jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order because of unjustifiable conduct, the court may: A. Decline to exercise jurisdiction; [PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. […]
§5-628. Notice of proceeding If a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is brought in this State and this State was not the respondent’s home state on the date the petition was filed, in addition to complying with the notice requirements of this State, notice of the petition […]
§5-629. Proceedings in more than one state Except for a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency or issuance of a protective order limited to property located in this State under section 5‑624, subsection 1, paragraph A or B, if a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a […]
