§ 15-14.5-209 — Proceedings in more than one state

Colorado § 15-14.5-209

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 15: Probate,
• Art.: Uniform Adult Guardianship and

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(1) Except for a petition
for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency or issuance of a protective order
limited to property located in this state under section 15-14.5-204 (1)(a) or (1)(b), if a
petition for the appointment of a guardian or issuance of a protective order is filed
in this state and in another state and neither petition has been dismissed or
withdrawn, the following rules apply:

(a) If the court in this state has jurisdiction under section 15-14.5-203, it may
proceed with the case unless a court in another state acquires jurisdiction under
provisions similar to section 15-14.5-203 before the appointment or issuance of the
order.

(b) If the court in this state does not have jurisdiction under section 15-14.5-203, whether at the time the petition is filed or at any time before the appointment
or issuance of the order, the court shall stay the proceeding and communicate with
the court in the other state. If the court in the other state has jurisdiction, the court
in this state shall dismiss the petition unless the court in the other state determines
that the court in this state is a more appropriate forum.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2008: Entire article added, p. 793, � 1, effective May 14.