SB 1053 Summary

• Enacts the "Connecticut Uniform Adult Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act" establishing rules for jurisdictional authority in conservator of the person and conservator of the estate proceedings across states, effective October 1, 2011.

• Courts gain jurisdiction to appoint conservators based on the respondent's home state, significant connections to Connecticut, or emergency circumstances, with courts required to consider the respondent's expressed preferences and best interests when determining appropriate forum.

• Permits courts of probate to communicate with courts in other states regarding conservatorship proceedings, with parties allowed to participate and audio recordings made available, except for administrative matters.

• Allows transfer of conservatorships between states through provisional and final orders, requiring notice to all required parties and ensuring conserved persons receive legal representation and notice of rights under Connecticut law.

• Conservators of the person or estate appointed in other states may register their orders in Connecticut, allowing them to exercise all authorized powers in the state through public registries maintained by each court of probate.