§ 15-14-308 — Presence and rights at hearing

(1) Unless excused by the court
for good cause, the proposed guardian shall attend the hearing. The respondent
shall attend the hearing, unless excused by the court for good cause. The
respondent may present evidence and subpoena witnesses and documents;
examine witnesses, including any court-appointed physician, psychologist, or other
individual qualified to evaluate the alleged impairment, and the visitor; and
otherwise participate in the hearing. The hearing may be held in a manner that
reasonably accommodates the respondent and may be closed upon the request of
the respondent or upon a showing of good cause, except that the hearing may not
be closed over the objection of the respondent.

(2) Any person may request permission to participate in the proceeding. The
court may grant the request, with or without hearing, upon determining that the
best interest of the respondent will be served. The court may attach appropriate
conditions to the participation.

(3) The petitioner shall make every reasonable effort to secure the
respondent's attendance at the hearing.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1795, � 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see � 15-17-103).