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NRS 159.1857

Actions of court when petition to remove guardian is deemed sufficient and guardian fails to appear

Known as the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act

The act spans §§ 159–159 (203 sections).

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1767)

If a petition to remove a guardian is deemed sufficient and the guardian fails to appear before the court, the court may:

1. Hold the guardian in contempt of court.

2. Require the guardian to appear at a date and time set by the court.

3. Issue a bench warrant for the arrest and appearance of the guardian.

4. Find that the guardian caused harm to the protected person or the estate of the protected person and issue an order accordingly.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.