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AL Code § 26-2-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2 - Appointment of Guardians.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 26-2-3 - Transfer to Circuit Court; Remand to Probate Court.

Section 26-2-3Transfer to circuit court; remand to probate court.  (a) In any county where the judge of probate is required to be learned in the law, the administration or conduct of any guardianship or conservatorship of a minor or incapacitated person may be removed from the probate court to the circuit court pursuant to Section 26-2-2 at any time before a proceeding for final settlement thereof is commenced in probate court by the guardian or conservator of the guardianship or conservatorship or guardian ad litem or next friend of a ward or anyone entitled to support out of the estate of the ward without assigning any special equity. The circuit court shall remand the administration of a guardianship or conservatorship transferred pursuant to this section to the probate court if the circuit court finds that the removal was sought for the purpose of improper delay or did not comply with applicable law. The circuit court may remand the administration of a guardianship or conservatorship pursuant to this section to the probate court if the circuit court finds that any of the following apply: (1) The circuit court has issued a final order or judgment on all contested matters pending before the circuit court in the administration of the guardianship or conservatorship and the time for an appeal of the order or judgment has expired without an appeal being filed or, if an appeal was filed, after the final adjudication of the appeal. (2) All interested parties or their representatives request the administration of the guardianship or conservatorship be remanded to probate court. (b) Nothing in subsection (a) shall prevent the administration of a guardianship or conservatorship from being removed again to the circuit court pursuant to Section 26-2-2 after the administration has been remanded to the probate court as provided above. (Act 2011-528, p. 864, §1.)
AL Code § 26-2-26 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2 - Appointment of Guardians.|Article 2 - General Conservator for County; Guardians of Minors.|Section 26-2-26 - General Conservator for County.

Section 26-2-26General conservator for county. The judge of probate may appoint a general conservator for the county who must be appointed and act as a conservator when no other fit person applies for appointment and qualifies. The term of office of such general conservator shall continue during the term of the judge by whom he or she is appointed, unless he or she is reappointed. If he or she is reappointed, his or her bond, if deemed sufficient, shall remain as a continuing security, or he or she may be required to execute a new bond. (Code 1867, §2423, Code 1876, §2765; Code 1886, §2376; Code 1896, §2253; Code 1907, §4343; Code 1923, §8100; Code 1940, T. 21, §7; Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-333(b).)
AL Code § 26-2-27 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2 - Appointment of Guardians.|Article 2 - General Conservator for County; Guardians of Minors.|Section 26-2-27 - Appointment of Sheriff as Guardian.

Section 26-2-27Appointment of sheriff as guardian. If no fit person is appointed and qualifies as guardian of a minor and there be no general guardian for the county, the sheriff must be appointed guardian and the guardianship attaches to the office of sheriff. (Code 1852, §2017; Code 1867, §2416; Code 1876, §2767; Code 1886, §2377; Code 1896, §2254; Code 1907, §4344; Code 1923, §8101; Code 1940, T. 21, §8.)
AL Code § 26-2-43 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2 - Appointment of Guardians.|Article 3 - Guardians of Incapacitated Persons.|Section 26-2-43 - Procedure Generally - Summoning, etc., of Jurors, Witnesses and Person Alleged to Be Incapacitated.

Section 26-2-43Procedure generally - Summoning, etc., of jurors, witnesses and person alleged to be incapacitated. The judge of probate must issue a writ directed to the sheriff commanding him or her to summon six disinterested persons of the neighborhood for the trial thereof and also issue subpoenas for witnesses, as the parties may require, returnable to the time of trial. The probate judge must also issue a writ directed to the sheriff to take the person alleged to be incapacitated and, if consistent with his or her health or safety, have him or her present at the place of the trial. (Code 1852, §2751; Code 1867, §3190; Code 1876, §2758; Code 1886, §3393; Code 1896, §2258; Code 1907, §4348; Code 1923, §8106; Code 1940, T. 21, §12; Acts 1945, No. 468, p. 704; Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-333(b).)
AL Code § 26-2-44 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2 - Appointment of Guardians.|Article 3 - Guardians of Incapacitated Persons.|Section 26-2-44 - Procedure Generally - Impaneling and Swearing in of Jury; Filling of Vacancies on Jury.

Section 26-2-44Procedure generally - Impaneling and swearing in of jury; filling of vacancies on jury. (a) At the time set for the trial, if good cause be not shown for continuance, the jury must be impaneled and sworn well and truly to make inquisition of the facts alleged in the petition, and render a true verdict according to the evidence. (b) If any of the jurors are excused from serving, fail to attend or are set aside for any cause, their places may be supplied from the bystanders. (Code 1852, §2752; Code 1867, §3191; Code 1876, §2759; Code 1886, §2394; Code 1896, §2259; Code 1907, §4349; Code 1923, §8107; Code 1940, T. 21, §13.)
AL Code § 26-2-45 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2 - Appointment of Guardians.|Article 3 - Guardians of Incapacitated Persons.|Section 26-2-45 - Procedure Generally - Entry of Decree, Recordation of Proceedings and Appointment of Conservator by Court Upon Rendition of Verdict of Jury.

Section 26-2-45Procedure generally - Entry of decree, recordation of proceedings and appointment of conservator by court upon rendition of verdict of jury. If the jury find by their verdict that the facts alleged in the petition are true and that such person is incapacitated, the court shall enter a decree accordingly, and must cause the petition and all the proceedings thereon to be recorded and appoint a suitable conservator of such person. (Code 1852, §2753; Code 1867, §3192; Code 1876, §2760; Code 1886, §2395; Code 1896, §2260; Code 1907, §4350; Code 1923, §8108; Code 1940, T. 21, §14; Acts 1982, No. 82-384, p. 561, §2; Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-333(b).)
AL Code § 26-2-46 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2 - Appointment of Guardians.|Article 3 - Guardians of Incapacitated Persons.|Section 26-2-46 - Procedure Where Person Alleged to Be of Unsound Mind Confined in Hospital or Asylum.

Section 26-2-46Procedure where person alleged to be of unsound mind confined in hospital or asylum. If the person alleged to be of unsound mind is a resident of the county and is at the time of the application confined in a hospital or asylum within or without the state, inquisition may be had and taken without notice to him or her , but, on the filing of the application, the court must appoint a guardian ad litem to represent and defend for him or her. It shall be the duty of such guardian by answer to put in issue the facts stated in the application and to employ counsel at the expense of such person of unsound mind to appear and defend him or her. (Code 1876, §2761; Code 1886, §2396; Code 1896, §2261; Code 1907, §4351; Code 1923, §8109; Code 1940, T. 21, §15.)
AL Code § 26-2-47 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2 - Appointment of Guardians.|Article 3 - Guardians of Incapacitated Persons.|Section 26-2-47 - Appointment of Guardian for Nonresident Incapacitated Person Having Property Within State - Authorization.

Section 26-2-47Appointment of guardian for nonresident incapacitated person having property within state - Authorization. The court of probate of a county in which an incapacitated person residing without the state may have property, real or personal, requiring the care of a conservator, may appoint a conservator for the property of such person which may be within this state if such person has been declared an incapacitated person by a court having jurisdiction in the state of his or her residence. (Code 1867, §2415; Code 1876, §2755; Code 1886, §2402; Code 1896, §2267; Code 1907, §4357; Code 1923, §8115; Code 1940, T. 21, §21; Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-333(b).)
AL Code § 26-2-48 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2 - Appointment of Guardians.|Article 3 - Guardians of Incapacitated Persons.|Section 26-2-48 - Appointment of Guardian for Nonresident Incapacitated Person Having Property Within State - Procedure.

Section 26-2-48Appointment of guardian for nonresident incapacitated person having property within state - Procedure. The application for the appointment of a conservator for such person must be in writing, must be verified by affidavit and must state the name, sex, age, and residence of such person, the court by which he or she was declared incapacitated and the property requiring the care of a conservator. On the filing of such application, the court must appoint a day for the hearing thereof, notice of which must be given for three successive weeks by publication in some newspaper published in the county or, if there is no such paper published in the county, by publication in a paper published in an adjoining county, and a copy of such paper must be mailed by the probate judge to such person at the post office nearest his or her residence. The court must appoint a guardian ad litem to represent and defend for such person and it shall be the duty of such guardian ad litem to put in issue the facts stated in the application. If, on the hearing the application is not granted, the court must render a decree against the applicant for all the costs of the proceedings, including the reasonable compensation of the guardian ad litem. (Code 1867, §2415; Code 1876, §2755; Code 1886, §2403; Code 1896, §2268; Code 1907, §4358; Code 1923, §8116; Code 1940, T. 21, §22; Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-333(b).)
AL Code § 26-2-50 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2 - Appointment of Guardians.|Article 3 - Guardians of Incapacitated Persons.|Section 26-2-50 - Appointment of General Conservator of County or Sheriff as Guardian.

Section 26-2-50Appointment of general conservator of county or sheriff as guardian. The general conservator of the county must be appointed conservator of an incapacitated person if no other suitable person applies for appointment and qualifies and if there be no general conservator, the sheriff must be appointed. (Code 1852, §2017; Code 1867, §§2416, 2423; Code 1876, §§2765, 2767; Code 1886, §2405; Code 1896, §2270; Code 1907, §4360; Code 1923, §8118; Code 1940, T. 21, §24; Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-333(b).)
AL Code § 26-2-51 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2 - Appointment of Guardians.|Article 3 - Guardians of Incapacitated Persons.|Section 26-2-51 - Revocation of Guardianship or Conservatorship - Upon Application by Person Ascertained to Be Incapacitated - Contents of Application, Etc.

Section 26-2-51Revocation of guardianship or conservatorship - Upon application by person ascertained to be incapacitated - Contents of application, etc. At any time after the inquisition, the person ascertained to be incapacitated, by himself or herself or by next friend, may apply in writing to the court of probate for a revocation of the proceedings against him or her and of the letters of guardianship or conservatorship, the application to be accompanied by the certificate in writing of two physicians or of two other competent persons stating that, after examination of such person, they believe the person's incapacity has terminated. (Code 1852, §2758; Code 1867, §2197; Code 1876, §2804; Code 1886, §2397; Code 1896, §2262; Code 1907, §4352; Code 1923, §8110; Code 1940, T. 21, §16; Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-333(b).)
AL Code § 26-2-52 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2 - Appointment of Guardians.|Article 3 - Guardians of Incapacitated Persons.|Section 26-2-52 - Revocation of Guardianship or Conservatorship - Upon Application by Person Ascertained to Be Incapacitated - Appointment of Date for Hearing on Application; Notice to Guardian or Conservator, Etc.

Section 26-2-52Revocation of guardianship or conservatorship - Upon application by person ascertained to be incapacitated - Appointment of date for hearing on application; notice to guardian or conservator, etc. On the filing of such application, the court must appoint a day for the hearing thereof, not more than 10 days thereafter, and the guardian or conservator and the person at whose instance the inquisition was had and taken must be cited to appear and show cause against it. (Code 1852, §2758; Code 1867, §3197; Code 1876, §2804; Code 1886, §2398; Code 1896, §2263; Code 1907, §4353; Code 1923, §8111; Code 1940, T. 21, §17; Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-333(b).)
AL Code § 26-2-53 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2 - Appointment of Guardians.|Article 3 - Guardians of Incapacitated Persons.|Section 26-2-53 - Revocation of Guardianship or Conservatorship - Upon Application by Person Ascertained to Be Incapacitated - Conduct of Hearing or Trial Upon Contested Application; Entry of Decree Revoking Guardianship or Conservatorship, etc., Where Application Not Contested.

Section 26-2-53Revocation of guardianship or conservatorship - Upon application by person ascertained to be incapacitated - Conduct of hearing or trial upon contested application; entry of decree revoking guardianship or conservatorship, etc., where application not contested. If the guardian or conservator or the person at whose instance the inquisition was had and taken appears and, in writing, denies the allegations of the application, the court must appoint a day for the trial of such contest, not more than 10 days thereafter, and must cause a jury to be summoned in the manner provided by Section 12-16-78 for the trial thereof, and proceedings must be had as upon the original inquisition. If there be no contest of the allegations of the application and the court is satisfied of the truth thereof, a decree must be entered revoking the proceedings on the inquisition and the guardianship or conservatorship and declaring that the ward must be restored to the custody and management of his or her estate. (Code 1852, §§2759, 2760; Code 1867, §§3198, 3199; Code 1876, §§2805, 2806; Code 1886, §2399; Code 1896, §2264; Code 1907, §4354; Code 1923, §8112; Code 1940, T. 21, §18; Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-333(b).)
AL Code § 26-2-54 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2 - Appointment of Guardians.|Article 3 - Guardians of Incapacitated Persons.|Section 26-2-54 - Revocation of Guardianship or Conservatorship - Upon Application by Person Ascertained to Be Incapacitated - Entry of Decree or Judgment as to Contested Application Upon Rendition of Verdict of Jury.

Section 26-2-54Revocation of guardianship or conservatorship - Upon application by person ascertained to be incapacitated - Entry of decree or judgment as to contested application upon rendition of verdict of jury. If, on the trial of the contest, the jury finds the facts stated in the application to be true, the court must enter a decree revoking the proceedings on the inquisition and the guardianship or conservatorship, and declaring that the ward must be restored to the custody and management of his or her estate and must adjudge the costs as is just and equitable, but if the verdict of the jury negatives the facts stated in the application, a judgment of dismissal at the cost of the applicant or of the next friend must be entered. (Code 1852, §2761; Code 1867, §3200; Code 1876, §2807; Code 1886, §2400; Code 1896, §2265; Code 1907, §4355; Code 1923, §8113; Code 1940, T. 21, §19; Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-333(b).)
AL Code § 26-2-55 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2 - Appointment of Guardians.|Article 3 - Guardians of Incapacitated Persons.|Section 26-2-55 - Revocation of Guardianship or Conservatorship - Upon Application by Guardian or Conservator.

Section 26-2-55Revocation of guardianship or conservatorship - Upon application by guardian or conservator. If, at any time after his or her appointment, the guardian or conservator becomes satisfied that the incapacity of the ward has terminated, and is capable of managing his or her estate and the judge of probate is of the opinion, from the proof and the facts stated, that such representation is correct, the judge of probate must make an order that the guardian or conservator be discharged and that the estate of the ward be restored to him or her. (Code 1852, §2757; Code 1867, §3196; Code 1876, §2803; Code 1886, §2401; Code 1896, §2266; Code 1907, §4356; Code 1923, §8114; Code 1940, T. 21, §20; Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-333(b).)
AL Code § 26-2B-101 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2B - Alabama Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 26-2B-101 - Short Title.

Section 26-2B-101Short title. This chapter may be cited as the Alabama Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act. (Act 2010-500, p. 782, §1.)
AL Code § 26-2B-102 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2B - Alabama Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 26-2B-102 - Definitions.

Section 26-2B-102Definitions. In this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ADULT. An individual who has attained 19 years of age or who by statute has otherwise been deemed to be an adult under the laws of the State of Alabama or the laws of another state. (2) CONSERVATOR. A person appointed by the court to administer the property of an adult, including a person appointed under Section 26-2A-20 of the Alabama Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act. (3) COURT. A probate court of this state and includes an appropriate court of another state. (4) GUARDIAN. A person appointed by the court to make decisions regarding the person of an adult, including a person appointed under Section 26-2A-20 of the Alabama Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act. (5) GUARDIANSHIP. An order appointing a guardian. (6) GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDING. A judicial proceeding in which an order for the appointment of a guardian is sought or has been issued. (7) INCAPACITATED PERSON. An adult for whom a guardian has been appointed. (8) PARTY. The respondent, petitioner, guardian, conservator, or any other person allowed by the court to participate in a guardianship or protective proceeding. (9) PERSON. Except as used in the term incapacitated person or protected person, an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity. (10) PROTECTED PERSON. An adult for whom a protective order has been issued. (11) PROTECTIVE ORDER. An order appointing a conservator or other order related to management of an adult's property. (12) PROTECTIVE PROCEEDING. A judicial proceeding in which a protective order is sought or has been issued. (13) RECORD. Information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. (14) RESPONDENT. An adult for whom a protective order or the appointment of a guardian is sought. (15) STATE. A state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, a federally recognized Indian tribe, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (Act 2010-500, p. 782, §1.)
AL Code § 26-2B-103 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2B - Alabama Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 26-2B-103 - International Application of Act.

Section 26-2B-103International application of act. (a) A court of this state, by written order, may treat a foreign country as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying this article and Articles 2, 3, and 5. (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), a guardianship or conservatorship determination made in a foreign country under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this chapter shall be recognized and enforced under Article 3. (c) A court of this state need not apply this chapter if the guardianship or conservatorship law of a foreign country violates fundamental principles of human rights. (Act 2010-500, p. 782, §1.)
AL Code § 26-2B-104 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2B - Alabama Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 26-2B-104 - Communication Between Courts.

Section 26-2B-104Communication between courts. (a) A court of this state may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this chapter. The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. (b) If the parties are not allowed to participate in the communication, the court shall give all parties the opportunity to present facts and legal arguments before the court issues an order establishing jurisdiction. (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d), the court shall make a record of any communication under this section and promptly inform the parties of the communication and grant them access to the record. (d) Courts may communicate concerning schedules, calendars, court records, and other administrative matters without making a record. (Act 2010-500, p. 782, §1.)
AL Code § 26-2B-105 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.|Chapter 2B - Alabama Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 26-2B-105 - Cooperation Between Courts.

Section 26-2B-105Cooperation between courts. (a) In a guardianship or protective proceeding in this state, a court of this state may request the appropriate court of another state to do any of the following: (1) Hold an evidentiary hearing. (2) Order a person in that state to produce evidence or give testimony pursuant to procedures of that state. (3) Order that an evaluation or assessment be made of the respondent. (4) Order any appropriate investigation of a person involved in a proceeding. (5) Forward to the court of this state a certified copy of the transcript or other record of a hearing under paragraph (1) or any other proceeding, any evidence otherwise produced under paragraph (2), and any evaluation or assessment prepared in compliance with an order under paragraph (3) or (4). (6) Issue any order necessary to assure the appearance in the proceeding of a person whose presence is necessary for the court to make a determination, including the respondent or the incapacitated or protected person. (7) Issue an order authorizing the release of medical, financial, criminal, or other relevant information in that state, including protected health information as defined in 45 C.F.R. Section 164.504, as amended. (b) If a court of another state in which a guardianship or protective proceeding is pending requests assistance of the kind provided in subsection (a), a court of this state has jurisdiction for the limited purpose of granting the request or making reasonable efforts to comply with the request. (Act 2010-500, p. 782, §1.)