§ 15-14-405 — Original petition - minors - preliminaries to hearing

(1) Upon the
filing of a petition to establish a conservatorship or for another protective order for
the reason that the respondent is a minor, the court shall set a date for hearing. If
the court determines at any stage of the proceeding that the interests of the minor
are or may be inadequately represented, it may appoint a lawyer to represent the
minor, giving consideration to the choice of the minor if the minor has attained
twelve years of age.

(2) While a petition to establish a conservatorship or for another protective
order is pending, after preliminary hearing and without notice to others, the court
may make orders to preserve and apply the property of the minor as may be
required for the support of the minor or individuals who are in fact dependent upon
the minor. The court may appoint a special conservator to assist in that task.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1805, � 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see � 15-17-103).