26-2-46
Section 26-2-46 Procedure where person alleged to be of unsound mind confined in hospital or
asylum. If the person alleged to be of unsound mind is a resident of the county and is at
the time of the application confined in a hospital or asylum within or without the state,
inquisition may be had and taken without notice to him or her , but, on the filing of the
application, the court must appoint a guardian ad litem to represent and defend for him or
her. It shall be the duty of such guardian by answer to put in issue the facts stated in the
application and to employ counsel at the expense of such person of unsound mind to appear
and defend him or her. (Code 1876, §2761; Code 1886, §2396; Code 1896, §2261; Code 1907,
§4351; Code 1923, §8109; Code 1940, T. 21, §15.)...
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12-15-308
Section 12-15-308 Filing of petition and conduct of 72-hour hearing as to necessity for continuation
of shelter care of a child. (a) When a child alleged to be dependent has been removed from
the custody of the parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian and has not been returned to
same, a hearing shall be held within 72 hours from the time of removal, Saturdays, Sundays,
and holidays included, to determine whether continued shelter care is required. (b) Notice
of the 72-hour hearing requirement, either verbal or written, stating the date, time, place,
and purpose of the hearing and the right to counsel shall be given to the parent, legal guardian,
or legal custodian if he or she can be found. (c) At the commencement of the 72-hour hearing
requirement, the juvenile court shall advise the parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian
of the right to counsel and shall appoint counsel if the juvenile court determines he or she
is indigent. If the juvenile court already has not done so, it...
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30-4-33
Section 30-4-33 Disposal of interest in real estate by spouse of insane person - Motion; exception
as to homestead; date for hearing; notice to insane spouse; appointment of guardian ad litem.
Whenever any such married person whose spouse is insane desires authority to sell, convey,
mortgage or otherwise dispose of real estate as if single, such married person shall file
a complaint in the circuit court, setting forth the fact that his or her spouse is insane,
that he or she desires to be authorized to sell, convey, mortgage or otherwise dispose of
real estate, not including a homestead, as if single, and that said complaint is not for the
purpose of taking advantage of or defrauding the insane spouse. Upon the filing of such complaint,
the same shall be presented to the judge of the court, who shall enter an order fixing the
day for hearing, providing that notice shall be given the insane spouse, the manner of giving
such notice and appointing a guardian ad litem to represent the...
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26-17-636
Section 26-17-636 Order adjudicating parentage; limitation on liability for education and support;
cost, fees, and expenses. (a) The court shall issue an order adjudicating whether a man alleged
or claiming to be the father is the parent of the child. (b) An order adjudicating parentage
must identify the child by name and date of birth, if known. (c) Except as otherwise provided
in subsection (d), the court may assess filing fees, reasonable attorney's fees, fees for
genetic testing, other costs, and necessary travel and other reasonable expenses incurred
in a proceeding under this article, subject to the following rules: (1) Parties to proceedings
under this chapter should pay the fees and expenses of retained counsel, expert witnesses,
guardians ad litem, the costs of appropriate tests and other costs of the trial as they may,
themselves, incur. The court may order reasonable fees for attorneys, expert witnesses, guardian
ad litem fees, costs of appropriate tests and other costs of...
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6-4-21
Section 6-4-21 Where no other provision for service of nonresident minors or insane persons.
Should there be no other provision by law or rule for service upon nonresident minors or insane
persons and proof is made before the clerk, register, or judge of the court in which the proceeding
is pending, he may direct in writing the mode of service or may appoint in writing a guardian
ad litem for such person without service. (Code 1923, §9449; Code 1940, T. 7, §339.)...

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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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26-2A-20
Section 26-2A-20 General definitions. As used in this chapter the following terms shall have
the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1)
CLAIMS. In respect of a protected person, includes liabilities of the protected person, whether
arising in contract, tort, or otherwise, and liabilities of the estate which arise at or after
the appointment of a conservator, including expenses of administration. (2) CONSERVATOR. A
person who is appointed by a court to manage the estate of a protected person and includes
a limited conservator described in Section 26-2A-148(a). (3) COURT. A probate court of this
state. (4) COURT REPRESENTATIVE. A person appointed in a guardianship or protective proceeding
who is trained in law, nursing, or social work, is an officer, employee, or special appointee
of the court, and has no personal interest in the proceeding. (5) DISABILITY. Cause for a
protective order as described in Section 26-2A-130. (6) ESTATE. Includes...
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26-2B-204
Section 26-2B-204 Special jurisdiction. (a) A court of this state lacking jurisdiction under
Section 26-2B-203 has special jurisdiction to do any of the following: (1) appoint a guardian
in an emergency for a term not exceeding 90 days for a respondent who is physically present
in this state; (2) issue a protective order with respect to real or tangible personal property
located in this state; (3) appoint a guardian or conservator for an incapacitated or protected
person for whom a provisional order to transfer the proceeding from another state has been
issued under procedures similar to Section 26-2B-301. (b) If a petition for the appointment
of a guardian in an emergency is brought in this state and this state was not the respondent's
home state on the date the petition was filed, the court shall dismiss the proceeding at the
request of the court of the home state, if any, whether dismissal is requested before or after
the emergency appointment. (c) The court may entertain successive...
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22-52-37
Section 22-52-37 Standards for conduct of civil commitment proceedings generally; minimum standards
for civil commitment; appeals from orders of probate courts as to commitment. (a) Any civil
commitment proceedings are to be conducted in accordance with the following constitutional
due process standards: (1) Adequate notice of the hearing and its purpose shall be given sufficiently
in advance of the scheduled proceedings to permit a reasonable opportunity to prepare therefor.
(2) The person to be committed shall have the right to attend the hearing unless the court,
after appropriate inquiry, determines that he or she is so mentally or physically ill as to
be incapable of attendance. (3) The subject of the hearing shall be informed of his right
to counsel and to the appointment of counsel if indigent. Where the commitment of a presently
confined patient is sought, a guardian ad litem who is an attorney shall be appointed. (4)
The guardian ad litem shall be entitled to a reasonable fee...
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26-2A-137
Section 26-2A-137 Protective arrangements and single transactions authorized. (a) If it is
established in a proper proceeding that a basis exists for the appointment of a conservator
or protective order as described in Section 26-2A-130, the court, without appointing a conservator,
may authorize, direct, or ratify any transaction necessary or desirable to achieve any security,
service, or care arrangement meeting the foreseeable needs of the protected person. Protective
arrangements include payment, delivery, deposit, or retention of funds or property; sale,
mortgage, lease, or other transfer of property, including, but not limited to the leasing
of oil, gas, and other mineral rights of the protected person; entry into an annuity contract,
a contract for life care, a deposit contract, or a contract for training and education; or
addition to or establishment of a suitable trust. (b) If it is established in a proper proceeding
that a basis exists for the appointment of a conservator or...
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