§ 3162. Exclusive basis
This subchapter provides the exclusive jurisdictional basis for a Probate Division of the Superior Court of this State to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult. The Probate Division of the Superior Court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction to determine whether this State has jurisdiction pursuant to this subchapter. (Added 2011, No. 56, § 25.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 14 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations
Chapter 114 - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
§ 3153. International application of act
§ 3154. Communication between courts
§ 3155. Cooperation between courts
§ 3156. Taking testimony in another state
§ 3161. Definitions; significant connection factors
§ 3165. Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction
§ 3167. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
§ 3169. Proceedings in more than one state
§ 3171. Transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to another state
§ 3172. Accepting guardianship transferred from another state
§ 3181. Registration of guardianship orders
§ 3182. Registration of protective orders
§ 3183. Effect of registration
§ 3184. Conveyance by guardian appointed by foreign jurisdiction
§ 3191. Uniformity of application and construction
§ 3192. Relation to electronic signatures in global and National Commerce Act