Connecticut General Statutes 45a-613 – Removal of guardian, coguardian or permanent guardian of the person of a minor
(a) Any guardian, coguardians or permanent guardian of the person of a minor appointed under § 45a-616 or § 45a-616a, or appointed by a court of comparable jurisdiction in another state, may be removed by the court of probate which made the appointment, and another guardian, coguardian or permanent guardian appointed, in the same manner as that provided in sections 45a-603 to 45a-622, inclusive, for removal of a parent as guardian.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 45a-613
- another: may extend and be applied to communities, companies, corporations, public or private, limited liability companies, societies and associations. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Probate: Proving a will
(b) Any removal of a guardian, coguardian or permanent guardian under subsection (a) of this section shall be preceded by notice to the guardian, coguardians or permanent guardian, the parent or parents and the minor if over twelve years of age, as provided by § 45a-609.
(c) If a new guardian, coguardian or permanent guardian is appointed, the court shall send a copy of that order to the parent or parents of the minor.