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26-17-612
Section 26-17-612 Child as party; representation. (a) A minor child is a permissible party,
but is not a necessary party to a proceeding under this article. (b) The court shall appoint
a guardian ad litem to represent a minor or incapacitated child if the child is a party or
the court finds that the interests of the child are not adequately represented. (c) The court
shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a defendant who is a minor and who is not otherwise
represented by counsel. (Act 2008-376, p. 666, §2.)...
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19-3B-305
Section 19-3B-305 Appointment of representative. (a) If the court determines that an interest
is not represented under this article, or that the otherwise available representation might
be inadequate, then the court may appoint a guardian ad litem or other representative to receive
notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated,
or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown. (b) A guardian ad
litem or other representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect
to any matter arising under this chapter, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning
the trust is pending. (c) In making decisions, a guardian ad litem or other representative
may consider general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual's family. (d)
A guardian ad litem or other representative may be appointed to represent several persons
or interests. (Act 2006-216, p. 314, §1.)...
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12-15-304
Section 12-15-304 Appointment by juvenile courts of guardians ad litem. (a) In all dependency
and termination of parental rights proceedings, the juvenile court shall appoint a guardian
ad litem for a child who is a party to the proceedings and whose primary responsibility shall
be to protect the best interests of the child. (b) The duties of the guardian ad litem include,
but shall not be limited to, the following: (1) Irrespective of the age of the child, meet
with the child prior to juvenile court hearings and when apprised of emergencies or significant
events impacting the child. In addition, the guardian ad litem shall explain, in terms understandable
to the child, what is expected to happen before, during, and after each juvenile court hearing.
(2) Conduct a thorough and independent investigation. (3) Advocate for appropriate services
for the child and the family. (4) Attend all juvenile court hearings scheduled by the juvenile
court and file all necessary pleadings to facilitate...
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26-21-4
Section 26-21-4 Procedure for waiver of consent requirement - Notice to parents or guardian
prohibited; participation in proceedings; right to counsel; assistance in preparing petition;
confidentiality; contents of petition; precedence of proceeding; rules of procedure; waiver
of consent; guardian ad litem for interests of unborn child; findings and conclusions; appeal;
no fees or costs; related criminal charges. (a) A minor who elects not to seek or does not
or cannot for any reason, obtain consent from either of her parents or legal guardian, may
petition, on her own behalf, the juvenile court, or the court of equal standing, in the county
in which the minor resides or in the county in which the abortion is to be performed for a
waiver of the consent requirement of this chapter. Notice by the court to the minor's parents,
parent, or legal guardian shall not be required or permitted. The requirements and procedures
under this chapter shall apply and are available only to minors who...
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26-2A-52
Section 26-2A-52 Guardian ad litem. At any point in a proceeding, a court may appoint a guardian
ad litem to represent the interest of a minor or other person if the court determines that
representation of the interest otherwise would be inadequate. If not precluded by conflict
of interests, a guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent several persons or interests.
(Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §1-403.)...
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26-5-8
Section 26-5-8 Final settlement generally - Filing of account and vouchers by conservator;
appointment of guardian ad litem for ward. The conservator, or his or her personal representative,
must file in the court of probate a full account of the conservatorship, accompanied by the
vouchers and verified by affidavit. Upon the filing of such account and vouchers, the court
must appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the ward if he or she be a minor or otherwise
incapacitated. (Code 1886, §2460; Code 1896, §2345; Code 1907, §4435; Code 1923, §8208;
Code 1940, T. 21, §135; Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-333(b).)...
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6-10-86
Section 6-10-86 Report of appraisers or commissioners - Exceptions; notice of time set for
hearing thereon. When any homestead or other exemption has been allotted or set apart by the
appraisers or by commissioners, the personal representative, surviving spouse, minor child
or children, or other person in interest feeling aggrieved may, within 30 days after the making
of the report, file written exceptions thereto, stating the grounds of such exceptions. Thereupon
the court must fix a day for the hearing of the exceptions, of which 10 days' notice must
be given by personal service, if the adverse parties reside in the state or, if they reside
out of the state, by publication in some newspaper published in the county. If the exceptions
are filed by the surviving spouse and minor child or children, or either, such notice must
be served on the personal representative, but if filed by the personal representative or other
person, the notice must be served on the surviving spouse, if there...
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26-2A-102
Section 26-2A-102 Court appointment of guardian for incapacitated person. (a) Except as provided
by subsection (e), an incapacitated person or any person interested in the welfare of the
incapacitated person may petition for appointment of a limited or general guardian. (b) After
the filing of a petition, the court shall set a date for hearing on the issue of incapacity
so that notices may be given as required by Section 26-2A-103, and, unless the allegedly incapacitated
person is represented by counsel, appoint an attorney to represent the person in the proceeding.
The person so appointed may be granted the powers and duties of a guardian ad litem. The person
alleged to be incapacitated shall be examined by a physician or other qualified person appointed
by the court who shall submit a report in writing to the court. The person alleged to be incapacitated
also shall be interviewed by a court representative sent by the court. The court representative
also shall interview the person who...
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15-12-21
Section 15-12-21 Appointment and compensation of counsel - Trial court. (a) If it appears to
the trial court that an indigent defendant is entitled to counsel, that the indigent defendant
does not expressly waive the right to assistance of counsel, and that the indigent defendant
is not able financially or otherwise to obtain the assistance of counsel through another indigent
defense system for the circuit, the court shall appoint counsel to represent and assist the
defendant. It shall be the duty of the appointed counsel, as an officer of the court and as
a member of the bar, to represent and assist the indigent defendant to the best of his or
her ability. (b) If it appears to the trial court in a delinquency case, need of supervision
case, or other judicial proceeding in which a juvenile is a party, that the juvenile is entitled
to counsel and that the juvenile is not able financially or otherwise to obtain the assistance
of counsel or that appointed counsel is otherwise required by...
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26-10A-24
Section 26-10A-24 Contested hearing. (a) Whenever a motion contesting the adoption is filed,
the court shall set the matter for a contested hearing to determine: (1) Whether the best
interests of the adoptee will be served by the adoption. (2) Whether the adoptee is a person
capable of being adopted by the petitioner in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
(3) Whether an actual or implied consent or relinquishment to the adoption is valid. (4) Whether
a consent or relinquishment may be withdrawn. (b) The court shall give notice of the contested
hearing by certified mail to all parties who have appeared before the court. The moving party
and each petitioner shall be present at the contested hearing. The guardian ad litem shall
appear and represent the interests of the adoptee. (c) The court may continue the hearing
from time to time to permit notice to all parties, or to permit further discovery, observation,
investigation, or consideration of any fact or circumstances...
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