§ 15-14-313 — Temporary substitute guardian

(1) If the court finds that a
guardian is not effectively performing the guardian's duties and that the welfare of
the ward requires immediate action, it may appoint a temporary substitute guardian
for the ward for a specified period not exceeding six months. Except as otherwise
ordered by the court, a temporary substitute guardian so appointed has the powers
set forth in the previous order of appointment. The authority of any unlimited or
limited guardian previously appointed by the court is suspended as long as a
temporary substitute guardian has authority. If an appointment is made without
previous notice to the ward, the affected guardian, and other interested persons,
the temporary substitute guardian, within five days after the appointment, shall
inform them of the appointment.

(2) The court may remove a temporary substitute guardian or modify the
powers granted at any time. A temporary substitute guardian shall make any report
the court requires. In other respects, the provisions of parts 1 to 4 of this article
concerning guardians apply to a temporary substitute guardian.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1798, � 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see � 15-17-103).