Vermont § 3164 - Special jurisdiction
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3164 — Special jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3164. Special jurisdiction
- (a) A Probate Division of the Superior Court of this State lacking jurisdiction under
section 3163 of this title has special jurisdiction to do any of the following: (1) appoint a guardian in an emergency for a term not exceeding 90 days for a respondent
who is physically present in this State; (2) issue a protective order with respect to real or tangible personal property located
in this State; (3) appoint a guardian or conservator for an incapacitated or protected person for whom
a provisional order to transfer the proceeding from another state has been issued
under procedures similar to section 3171 of this title. (b) If a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency is brought in this
State and this State was not the respondent’s home state on the date the petition
was filed, the Probate Division shall dismiss the proceeding at the request of the
court of the home state, if any, whether dismissal is requested before or after the
emergency appointment. (Added 2011, No. 56, § 25.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3164
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3164 cover?
Section 3164 ("Special jurisdiction") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 3164?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 3164" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 3164 apply to my situation?
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