6-7-103
Section 6-7-103 Action for improper appointment of guardians ad litem; statute of limitations thereon; liability for suggestion of appointment by plaintiff, etc. (a) Any judge, register, clerk, or other officer who shall knowingly appoint any person as guardian ad litem for any infant or non compos mentis in violation of the provisions of the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure, shall be liable to a penalty of $200, which may be recovered by such infant or non compos mentis, or his next friend suing for him, in an action in any court having jurisdiction of civil actions for such amount. Such a claim shall not be barred by the statute of limitations until after two years after the arrival of the infant at the age of 19 years or the restoration of the non compos mentis to sanity. (b) Any plaintiff or petitioner, his attorney, or counsel, or any person for him who shall suggest or nominate a guardian ad litem in any action commenced by such plaintiff or petitioner shall be liable to the same...
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35-6-25
Section 35-6-25 Service of process on certain parties defendant; guardian ad litem; judgment not affected by death of defendant; section cumulative. (a) When it is necessary to make any person a party defendant in any partition proceedings brought under the provisions of this article for partition sale of land, or any interest therein and the plaintiff, after exercising reasonable diligence, is unable to locate the whereabouts, and to ascertain whether any such defendant is alive at the time of the filing of the complaint, the facts showing just what diligence the plaintiff has exercised must be specifically alleged in the complaint, and such defendant may then be made a party, by publication as in the case of unknown defendants, in his name followed by the words: " ____ and his heirs or devisees, if deceased." If the defendant so sued does not appear in person or by attorney before expiration of the time for filing pleadings in the case, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to...
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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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26-17-612
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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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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26-2-48
Section 26-2-48 Appointment of guardian for nonresident incapacitated person having property within state - Procedure. The application for the appointment of a conservator for such person must be in writing, must be verified by affidavit and must state the name, sex, age, and residence of such person, the court by which he or she was declared incapacitated and the property requiring the care of a conservator. On the filing of such application, the court must appoint a day for the hearing thereof, notice of which must be given for three successive weeks by publication in some newspaper published in the county or, if there is no such paper published in the county, by publication in a paper published in an adjoining county, and a copy of such paper must be mailed by the probate judge to such person at the post office nearest his or her residence. The court must appoint a guardian ad litem to represent and defend for such person and it shall be the duty of such guardian ad litem to put in...
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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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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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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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26-2B-207
Section 26-2B-207 Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct. (a)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: (1) decline to exercise jurisdiction; (2) exercise jurisdiction for the limited purpose of fashioning an appropriate remedy to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the respondent or the protection of the respondent's property or prevent a repetition of the unjustifiable conduct, including staying the proceeding until a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is filed in a court of another state having jurisdiction; or (3) continue to exercise jurisdiction after considering: (A) the extent to which the respondent and all persons required to be notified of the proceedings have acquiesced in the exercise of the court's jurisdiction; (B) whether it is a more appropriate forum than the court of any other state...
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