Guam § 82703 - Temporary Conservatorship.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 82703 — Temporary Conservatorship., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 82703. Temporary Conservatorship.
(a) A temporary conservator under this Chapter shall determine that
arrangements are necessary to provide the person with food, shelter, and care
pending the determination of conservatorship. He shall give preference to
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arrangements which allow the person to return to his home, family or
friends. If necessary, the temporary conservator may require the person to be
detained in a facility providing intensive treatment pending the
determination of the petition for conservatorship. Any person so detained
shall have the same right to judicial review set forth in Article 4 of this
Chapter.
(b) Temporary conservatorship shall continue pending a hearing to
consider the appointment of a conservator, the trial and any appeals, but in
no event longer than one (1) year. The powers of the temporary conservator
shall be those granted in the decree, but in no event may they be broader
than the power which may be granted a conservator.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 82703
What does Guam Code Annotated § 82703 cover?
Section 82703 ("Temporary Conservatorship.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 82703?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 82703 apply to my situation?
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