Guardian ad litem; requires preliminary hearing be held prior to appointment. (HB2261)
Introduced By
Del. Harvey Morgan (R-Gloucester)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Guardianships and conservatorships; appointment; preliminary hearing. Requires that a preliminary hearing be held prior to the appointment of a guardian ad litem for or the conduct of any evaluations of a respondent for whom a petition to appoint a guardian or conservator has been filed. The purpose of the preliminary hearing is to determine whether such an appointment should be made or such evaluations should be conducted. The bill also limits who may file such a petition from any person to an adult member of the respondent's family, an agent or other legal representative of the respondent, or any person interested in the welfare of the respondent. The bill also makes the respondent's estate responsible for fees and costs associated with the proceedings if a guardian or conservator is appointed. The bill also makes changes to how hearings to appoint guardians or conservators are conducted. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/12/2011 | Committee |
01/12/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11103590D |
01/12/2011 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
01/25/2011 | Assigned HWI sub: #3 |
01/25/2011 | Referred from Health, Welfare and Institutions |
01/25/2011 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
02/08/2011 | Left in Courts of Justice |