35A-1102. Scope of law; exclusive procedure.
This Article establishes the exclusive procedure for adjudicating a person to be an incompetent adult or an incompetent child. However, nothing in this Article shall interfere with the authority of a judge to appoint a guardian ad litem for a party to litigation under Rule 17(b) of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. (1987, c. 550, s. 1; 2003-236, s. 4.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 35A - Incompetency and Guardianship
Article 1 - Determination of Incompetence.
§ 35A-1102 - Scope of law; exclusive procedure.
§ 35A-1103 - Jurisdiction; venue.
§ 35A-1105 - Petition before clerk.
§ 35A-1106 - Contents of petition.
§ 35A-1107 - Right to counsel or guardian ad litem.
§ 35A-1108 - Issuance of notice.
§ 35A-1109 - Service of notice and petition.
§ 35A-1111 - Multidisciplinary evaluation.
§ 35A-1112 - Hearing on petition; adjudication order.
§ 35A-1114 - Appointment of interim guardian.