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ID S1220
Bill
Status
3/15/2020
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Extends hearing timeline for temporary guardian appointments from 10 days to 14 days after an interested person requests a hearing for both minors and incapacitated persons.
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Allows courts to appoint up to two co-guardians for minors if appointment serves the minor's best interests and co-guardians will work cooperatively, with the court determining whether they may act independently, jointly in specified matters, or must act jointly.
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Changes notice requirement for temporary conservator appointments from 5 days to 72 hours after appointment, and extends hearing timeline from 5 days to 14 days if requested by an interested party.
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Requires courts to appoint a guardian ad litem for minors at the same time a temporary conservator is appointed.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding appointment of a guardian of minors and incapacitated persons and to revise provisions regarding temporary and emergency appointments of a conservator.
GUARDIANS AND CONSERVATORS
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 123 Effective: 07/01/2020
3/15/2020