Minnesota Statutes 524.5-705 – Exclusive and Continuing Jurisdiction
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Except as otherwise provided in section 524.5-704, a court that has appointed a guardian or issued a protective order consistent with sections 524.5-601 to 524.5-903 has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until it is terminated by the court or the appointment or order expires by its own terms.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 524.5-705
- 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.