Section 93-14-208 – Notice of proceeding

If a petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is brought in this state and this state was not the respondent’s home state on the date the petition was filed, in addition to complying with the notice requirements of this state,...

Section 93-14-206 – Appropriate forum

(a) A court of this state having jurisdiction under Section 93-14-203 to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order may decline to exercise its jurisdiction if it determines at any time that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum.(b) If a court of...

Section 93-14-204 – Special jurisdiction

(a) A court of this state lacking jurisdiction under Section 93-14-203(1) through (3) has special jurisdiction to do any of the following:(1) Appoint a guardian in an emergency for a term not exceeding ninety (90) days for a respondent who is physically present in...

Section 93-14-203 – Jurisdiction

A court of this state has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for a respondent if:(1) This state is the respondent’s home state;(2) On the date the petition is filed, this state is a significant-connection state and: (A) The respondent...