District Of Columbia § 21-2051 - Protective proceedings.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 21-2051 — Protective proceedings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-2051. Protective proceedings.
21-2051Upon petition and after notice and hearing in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, the court may appoint a conservator or make any other protective order for cause as provided in this section.
Appointment of a conservator or other protective order may be made in relation to the estate and affairs of an individual, if the court determines that either the individual is an incapacitated individual according to section 21-2011(11), has disappeared, is being detained by a foreign power, or is being held hostage by someone other than a foreign power and:
The individual has property that will be wasted or dissipated unless property management is provided; or
Money is needed for the support, care, and welfare of the individual or those entitled to the individual’s support and protection is necessary or desirable to obtain and provide money.
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Frequently Asked Questions About District Of Columbia § 21-2051
What does D.C. Code § 21-2051 cover?
Section 21-2051 ("Protective proceedings.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. 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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