Alabama § 26-2B-205 - Exclusive and Continuing Jurisdiction.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 26-2B-205 — Exclusive and Continuing Jurisdiction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-2B-205. Exclusive and Continuing Jurisdiction.
Except as otherwise provided in Section 26-2B-204, a court that has appointed a guardian or issued a protective order consistent with this chapter has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until it is terminated by the court or the appointment or order expires by its own terms.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 26-2B-205
What does Code of Alabama § 26-2B-205 cover?
Section 26-2B-205 ("Exclusive and Continuing Jurisdiction.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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