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AL HB343

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/4/2015

Primary Sponsor

Chris Sells

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2015

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 26-2A-107 of the Code of Alabama 1975 regarding temporary guardian appointments in emergency situations
  • Extends the maximum authority period for a temporary guardian appointed without a permanent guardian in place from 15 days to 30 days
  • Allows probate courts to appoint temporary guardians with full general guardian powers for up to 6 months when an existing guardian is not effectively performing duties and immediate action is needed
  • Suspends any previously appointed permanent guardian's authority while a temporary guardian has authority
  • Act became effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor on June 4, 2015

Legislative Description

Guardians, probate court, emergency temporary guardians, time of appointment extended, Sec. 26-2A-107 am'd.

Civil Procedure

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 5:43 p.m. on June 4, 2015.

6/4/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/21/2015
Judiciary3/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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