TITLE 29 - GUARDIAN AND WARD
- CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- CHAPTER 2 - GUARDIANS OF MINORS
- CHAPTER 3 - CONSERVATORS OF MINORS
- ARTICLE 1 - PROPERTY
- ARTICLE 2 - RIGHTS OF MINOR AND OBLIGATIONS OF CONSERVATOR
- ARTICLE 3 - PROPERTY OBLIGATIONS OF CONSERVATOR
- ARTICLE 4 - BONDING OF CONSERVATORS
- ARTICLE 5 - COMPENSATION OF CONSERVATORS
- ARTICLE 6 - ACCOUNTING FOR ASSETS
- ARTICLE 7 - TERMINATION OF CONSERVATORSHIP
- ARTICLE 8 - SUCCESSOR CONSERVATORS
- ARTICLE 9 - TEMPORARY SUBSTITUTE CONSERVATORS
- ARTICLE 10 - FOREIGN CONSERVATORSHIPS
- CHAPTER 4 - GUARDIANS OF ADULTS
- ARTICLE 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- ARTICLE 2 - PROCEDURE FOR APPOINTMENT
- ARTICLE 3 - PROTECTION OF THE WARD
- ARTICLE 4 - REQUIREMENT OF GUARDIAN
- ARTICLE 5 - REVIEW AND TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
- ARTICLE 6 - ALTERNATIVE OR SUCCESSOR GUARDIANS
- ARTICLE 7 - TEMPORARY SUBSTITUTE GUARDIANS
- ARTICLE 8 - APPELLATE PROCEEDINGS
- ARTICLE 9 - JURISDICTION
- CHAPTER 5 - CONSERVATORS OF ADULTS
- ARTICLE 1 - CONSERVATORS
- ARTICLE 2 - PETITION FOR APPOINTED CONSERVATOR
- ARTICLE 3 - RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF WARD
- ARTICLE 4 - PROTECTION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS
- ARTICLE 5 - CONSERVATOR'S BOND AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS
- ARTICLE 6 - COMPENSATION OF CONSERVATORS
- ARTICLE 7 - RETURN AND SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
- ARTICLE 8 - MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF CONSERVATORSHIP
- ARTICLE 9 - DISMISSAL OF CONSERVATOR
- ARTICLE 10 - REMOVAL OF CONSERVATOR FOR OTHER REASONS
- ARTICLE 11 - TEMPORARY SUBSTITUTE CONSERVATOR
- ARTICLE 12 - APPELLATE PROCEEDINGS
- ARTICLE 13 - FOREIGN CONSERVATORS
- CHAPTER 6 - JUDGES OF PROBATE COURTS AS CUSTODIANS OF CERTAIN FUNDS
- § 29-6-1 - Judges of probate courts as custodians of certain funds; authority to collect debts
- § 29-6-2 - Employment of counsel; payment of counsel's fees
- § 29-6-3 - Record-keeping requirements of probate judge
- § 29-6-4 - Expenditure of minor's funds
- § 29-6-5 - Ordering of conservatorship
- § 29-6-6 - Requirement to deposit excess funds in FDIC insured account
- § 29-6-7 - Compensation of judges
- § 29-6-8 - Bonding requirements
- § 29-6-9 - Circumstances under which custodial property shall be returned
- CHAPTER 7 - VETERANS AFFAIRS GUARDIANS
- § 29-7-1 - Definitions
- § 29-7-10 - Bond requirements; discharge of surety on bond
- § 29-7-11 - Investment of surplus funds
- § 29-7-12 - Expenditure of ward's estate; insurance; title to new property
- § 29-7-13 - Annual accounting requirements
- § 29-7-14 - Failure to file an annual accounting
- § 29-7-15 - Compensation for guardian; reimbursement for premium on bond
- § 29-7-16 - Discharge of VA guardian; role of county guardian
- § 29-7-17 - Application of other laws; right to appeal
- § 29-7-18 - Construction
- § 29-7-2 - Involvement of secretary in proceedings for appointment or discharge of VA guardian; jurisdiction; notification to United States Department of Veterans Affairs
- § 29-7-3 - Requirement of secretary that guardian be appointed
- § 29-7-4 - Prima-facie evidence of necessity for appointment of VA guardian
- § 29-7-5 - Appointment of VA guardians for minors
- § 29-7-6 - Notice
- § 29-7-7 - Petitioning for appointment of VA guardian; requirements of petitions; preferences for appointment
- § 29-7-8 - Qualifications of VA guardian
- § 29-7-9 - Individuals or entities eligible to serve as VA guardians; discharge or guardian; requirements pending discharge
- CHAPTER 8 - COUNTY GUARDIANS
- § 29-8-1 - County administrators as ex officio county guardians
- § 29-8-2 - Bond requirements
- § 29-8-3 - Letters of guardianship or conservatorship; liability and rights of county guardian
- § 29-8-4 - Additional security on bond
- § 29-8-5 - Revocation of letters of guardianship or conservatorship or other court orders necessary for good of ward
- CHAPTER 9 - COURT PROCEEDINGS
- § 29-9-1 - Application of chapter
- § 29-9-10 - Oath by department delegate
- § 29-9-11 - Verification of petitions and returns; consolidation and transfer of proceedings
- § 29-9-12 - Issuance of citations
- § 29-9-13 - Satisfaction of requirements of authentication or exemplification
- § 29-9-13.1 - Authentication of documents
- § 29-9-14 - Court ordered hearings
- § 29-9-15 - Compensation for legal counsel or guardian ad litem
- § 29-9-16 - Compensation to physicians, psychologists, or licensed clinical social workers
- § 29-9-17 - Court ordered instruction for conservator or guardian
- § 29-9-18 - Sealing of records on conservatorship or guardianship
- § 29-9-2 - Appointment of guardian ad litem; representation of persons not sui juris; limited appointment; identification of parties in all petitions
- § 29-9-3 - Counsel as guardian ad litem prohibited; guardian ad litem as counsel prohibited
- § 29-9-4 - Personal service; procedure
- § 29-9-5 - Service upon current residence addresses; service by publication
- § 29-9-6 - Service upon conservator or guardian
- § 29-9-7 - Judge's discretion on notice, service, and additional time for proceedings
- § 29-9-8 - Waiver of service or notice; written consent
- § 29-9-9 - Oaths, affirmations, and affidavits
- CHAPTER 10 - PUBLIC GUARDIANS
- § 29-10-1 - "Public guardian" defined
- § 29-10-10 - Compensation
- § 29-10-11 - Appropriation of funds for compensation in certain circumstances
- § 29-10-2 - Oath of guardianship
- § 29-10-3 - Qualifications and requirements; training
- § 29-10-4 - Registration with the probate court; registration lists
- § 29-10-5 - Bond
- § 29-10-6 - Letters of guardianship
- § 29-10-7 - Record keeping and reporting; required visits to ward; limitations on number of wards; cooperation with county guardians and conservators
- § 29-10-8 - Additional security on the bond or additional bond
- § 29-10-9 - Revocation of letters of guardianship