§ 33-15.2-202. Exclusive basis.
Section 8-9-9 entitled “general probate jurisdiction,” chapter 15 of title 33 entitled “limited guardianship and guardianship of adults”, and this chapter provide the jurisdictional basis for a court of this state to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult.
History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 2015, ch. 241, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure
Chapter 33-15.2 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
Section 33-15.2-101. - Short title.
Section 33-15.2-102. - Definitions.
Section 33-15.2-103. - International application of chapter.
Section 33-15.2-104. - Communication between courts.
Section 33-15.2-105. - Cooperation between courts.
Section 33-15.2-106. - Taking testimony in another state.
Section 33-15.2-201. - Significant connection factors.
Section 33-15.2-202. - Exclusive basis.
Section 33-15.2-203. - Initial jurisdiction.
Section 33-15.2-204. - Special cases.
Section 33-15.2-205. - Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.
Section 33-15.2-206. - Declining jurisdiction if another court is a more appropriate forum.
Section 33-15.2-207. - Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.
Section 33-15.2-208. - Notice of proceeding.
Section 33-15.2-209. - Proceedings in more than one state.
Section 33-15.2-301. - Petition to transfer jurisdiction to another state.
Section 33-15.2-302. - Petition to accept proceeding transferred from another state.
Section 33-15.2-401. - Registration of guardianship orders.
Section 33-15.2-402. - Registration of protective orders.
Section 33-15.2-403. - Effect of registration.
Section 33-15.2-501. - Uniformity of application and construction.
Section 33-15.2-502. - Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.