SB0199
SB0199: The court must appoint counsel for an unrepresented adult respondent in a guardianship/conservatorship who is alleged to have a “severe intellectual disability” matter UNLESS” the respondent is the child, grandchild, or sibling of the petitioner; “the value of the respondent’s entire estate doesn’t exceed $2,000 as established by an affidavit filed by the petitioner”; the respondent appears in court either in-person or remotely; “the respondent is given the opportunity to communicate, to the extent possible, the respondent’s acceptance of the appointment of a guardian”; and “the court is satisfied that counsel is not necessary in order to represent the interests of the respondent.”
Bill Status: Active
Last action (on 03/13/2025): Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary
