§ 33-15.2-209. Proceedings in more than one state.
Except for a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency or a protective order limited to property located in this state as provided in § 33-15.2-204(a)(1) or (a)(2), if a petition for the appointment of a guardian or protective order is filed in this and another state and neither petition has been dismissed or withdrawn, the following rules apply:
(1) If the court in this state has jurisdiction under § 33-15.2-203, it may proceed with the case unless a court in another state acquires jurisdiction under provisions similar to § 33-15.2-203 before the appointment or issuance of the order.
(2) If the court in this state does not have jurisdiction under § 33-15.2-203, whether at the time the petition is filed or at any time before the appointment or issuance of the order, the court shall stay the proceeding and communicate with the court in the other state. If the court in the other state has jurisdiction, the court in this state shall dismiss the petition unless the court in the other state determines that the court of this state is a more appropriate forum.
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.