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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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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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26-2A-135
Section 26-2A-135 Procedure concerning hearing and order on original petition. (a) Upon receipt
of a petition for appointment of a conservator or other protective order because of minority,
the court shall set a date for hearing. If the court determines at any time in the proceeding
that the interests of the minor are or may be inadequately represented, it may appoint an
attorney to represent the minor, giving consideration to the choice of the minor if 14 or
more years of age. An attorney appointed by the court to represent a minor may be granted
the powers and duties of a guardian ad litem. (b) Upon receipt of a petition for appointment
of a conservator or other protective order for reasons other than minority, the court shall
set a date for hearing. Unless the person to be protected has chosen counsel, the court shall
appoint an attorney to represent the person who may be granted the powers and duties of a
guardian ad litem. If the alleged disability is mental illness, mental...
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26-21-4
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 are residents of this state. (b) The minor
may participate in proceedings in the court on her own behalf. The court shall advise her
that she has a right to be represented by an attorney and that if she is unable...
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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-11
Section 26-10A-11 Consent or relinquishment. (a) A consent or relinquishment shall be in writing,
signed by the person consenting or relinquishing, and shall state the following: (1) The date,
place, and time of execution. (2) The date of birth or if prior to birth expected date of
birth of the adoptee and any names by which the adoptee has been known. (3) The relationship
of the person consenting or relinquishing to the adoptee. (4) The name of each petitioner,
unless (i) the document is relinquishment of the adoptee to an agency, or (ii) the consent
contains a statement that the person executing the consent knows that he or she has a right
to know the identity of each petitioner but voluntarily waives this right. (5) That the person
executing the document is voluntarily and unequivocally consenting to the adoption of the
named adoptee. (6) That by signing the document and subsequent court order to ratify the consent,
the person executing the document understands that he or she will...
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26-2A-81
Section 26-2A-81 Resignation, removal, and other post-appointment proceedings. (a) Any person
interested in the welfare of a ward or the ward, if 14 or more years of age, may petition
for removal of a guardian on the ground that removal would be in the best interest of the
ward or for any other order that is in the best interest of the ward. A guardian may petition
for permission to resign. A petition for removal or for permission to resign may, but need
not, include a request for appointment of a successor guardian. (b) Notice of hearing on a
petition for an order subsequent to appointment of a guardian must be given, as prescribed
in Section 26-2A-50, to the ward, the guardian, and any other person as ordered by the court.
(c) After notice and hearing on a petition for removal or for permission to resign, the court
may terminate the guardianship and make any further order that may be appropriate. (d) If
the court determines at any time in the proceeding that the interest of the ward...
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26-2A-75
Section 26-2A-75 Procedure for court-appointment of guardian of minor. (a) A minor or any person
interested in the welfare of the minor may petition for appointment of a guardian. (b) After
the filing of a petition, the court shall set a date for hearing, and the petitioner shall
give notice of the time and place of hearing the petition in the manner prescribed by Section
26-2A-50 to: (1) The minor, if 14 or more years of age and not the petitioner; (2) Any person
alleged to have had the principal care and custody of the minor during the 60 days preceding
the filing of the petition; and (3) Any living parent of the minor. (c) Upon hearing, if the
court finds that a suitable person seeks appointment, venue is proper, the required notices
have been given, the conditions of Section 26-2A-73(a) have been met, and the welfare and
best interest of the minor will be served by the requested appointment, it shall make the
appointment and issue letters. In other cases, the court may dismiss the...
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10A-5A-11.13
Section 10A-5A-11.13 Other claims against dissolved series. Notwithstanding Sections 10A-1-9.01
and 10A-1-9.22: (a) A dissolved series may publish notice of its dissolution and request that
persons with claims against the dissolved series present them in accordance with the notice.
(b) The notice authorized by subsection (a) must: (1) be published at least one time in a
newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the limited liability company's principal
office is located or, if it has none in this state, in the county in which the limited liability
company's most recent registered office is located; (2) describe the information that must
be included in a claim and provide a mailing address to which the claim is to be sent; and
(3) state that if not sooner barred, a claim against the dissolved series will be barred unless
a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within two years after the publication of the
notice. (c) If a dissolved series publishes a newspaper...
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