§ 13:4251.209 — Proceedings in more than one state

Louisiana § 13:4251.209

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 13: Courts and Judicial Procedure

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§4251.209. Proceedings in more than one state
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 R.S. 13:4251.204(A)(1)
or (A)(2), 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filed in this state and in another state and neither petition has been dismissed or withdrawn,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:
(1) If the court in this state has jurisdiction under R.S. 13:4251.203, it may proceed
with the case unless a court in another state acquires jurisdiction under provisions similar to
R.S. 13:4251.203 before the appointment or issuance of the order.
(2) If the court in this state does not have jurisdiction under R.S. 13:4251.203,
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

Acts 2016, No. 333, §1.