Nevada § 159.1857 Actions of court when petition to remove guardian is deemed sufficient and guardian fails to appear

Nevada Statutes

§ 159.1857 — Actions of court when petition to remove guardian is deemed sufficient and guardian fails to appear

Nevada § 159.1857

Title 13GUARDIANSHIPS; CONSERVATORSHIPS; TRUSTS

Ch. 159Guardianship

Removal of Guardian

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Bluebook

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.1857 (2026).

Text

If a petition to remove a guardian is deemed sufficient and the guardian fails to appear before the court, the court may:

1.Hold the guardian in contempt of court.

2.Require the guardian to appear at a date and time set by the court.

3.Issue a bench warrant for the arrest and appearance of the guardian.

4.Find that the guardian caused harm to the protected person or the estate of the protected person and issue an order accordingly.

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If a petition to remove a guardian is deemed sufficient and the guardian fails to appear before the court, the court may:
1. Hold the guardian in contempt of court.
2. Require the guardian to appear at a date and time set by the court.
3. Issue a bench warrant for the arrest and appearance of the guardian.
4. Find that the guardian caused harm to the protected person or the estate of the protected person and issue an order accordingly.