§ 9307. Notice of petition and hearing
Within five days of filing the petition, the court shall fix a time and place for hearing and shall mail a copy of the petition and notice of hearing to the respondent, the respondent’s counsel, the guardian for the respondent, if any, the interested person who requested the filing of the petition, the Commissioner, the State’s Attorney, and such other persons as the court determines. The notice of hearing shall be mailed to the respondent’s near relatives. The hearing shall be held not fewer than 20 nor more than 30 days after the filing of the evaluation with the court. The hearing may be continued for good cause shown for not more than 15 additional days. (Added 1977, No. 192 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2001, No. 43, § 1.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 215 - Guardianship Services for People With Developmental Disabilities
§ 9303. Jurisdiction and venue
§ 9304. Eligibility for guardianship of the person
§ 9305. Petition for guardianship
§ 9306. Comprehensive evaluation
§ 9307. Notice of petition and hearing
§ 9308. Appointment of counsel
§ 9310. Powers of Commissioner as guardian
§ 9313. Duties of Commissioner when providing guardianship services
§ 9315. Review of Commissioner’s decision
§ 9316. Modification or termination of guardianship services