Virginia § 64.2-1706 - When court may appoint temporary guardians; bond; powers and duties
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§ 64.2-1706. When court may appoint temporary guardians; bond; powers and duties
Until a guardian appointed by the circuit court or clerk has given his bond, or while there is no guardian, the court or clerk may appoint a temporary guardian, who shall give his bond pursuant to § 64.2-1704. Any temporary guardian during the period of his guardianship shall have all the powers and responsibilities of and shall perform all the duties of a guardian.
Code 1919, § 5319; Code 1950, § 31-7; 1999, c. 16; 2012, c. 614.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 64.2-1706 ("When court may appoint temporary guardians; bond; powers and duties") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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