District of Columbia Statutes
§ 21-2003 — Standard of proof.
District of Columbia § 21-2003
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 21Fiduciary Relations and Persons with Mental Illness. [Enacted title]
Ch. 20Guardianship, Protective Proceedings, and Durable Power of Attorney.
Subch. IGeneral Provisions.
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Bluebook
D.C. Code § 21-2003 (2026).
Text
In proceedings under this chapter for the appointment of a guardian or conservator, either general or limited, or subsequent proceedings in which the powers of a guardian or conservator are sought to be enlarged, the petitioner or moving party shall present clear and convincing evidence that the appointment or enlargement of powers is warranted.
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Related
In Re Orshansky
804 A.2d 1077 (District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2002)
In Re Penning
930 A.2d 144 (District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2007)
In re Bingham
(District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2022)
In re Hodges
756 A.2d 389 (District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2000)
Legislative History
Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-204, § 2(a), 34 DCR 632
Nearby Sections
15
§ 21-101
Natural guardians of the person.§ 21-106
Guardian of estate.§ 21-108
Selection of guardian by infant.§ 21-109
Spouse as guardian of estate.§ 21-1101
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