North Carolina § 35A-1375 - Determination of incapacity or debilitation.
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§ 35A-1375. Determination of incapacity or debilitation.
If requested by the petitioner, designator, or standby guardian, an attending physician shall make a determination regarding the incapacity or debilitation of the petitioner or designator for purposes of this Article. A determination of incapacity or debilitation shall: Be made by the attending physician to a reasonable degree of medical certainty; Be in writing; and Contain the attending physician's opinion regarding the cause and nature of the incapacity or debilitation, as well as its extent and probable duration. The attending physician shall provide a copy of the determination of incapacity or debilitation to the standby guardian, if the standby guardian's identity is known to the physician. The standby guardian shall ensure that the petitioner or designator is informed of the commencement of the standby guardian's authority as a result of a determination of incapacity or debilitation and of the possibility of a future suspension of the standby guardian's authority pursuant to G.S. 35A-1376. History (1995, c. 313, s. 1.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 35A-1375 cover?
Section 35A-1375 ("Determination of incapacity or debilitation.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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