§ 13:4251.101 This Chapter may be cited as the Louisiana Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
§ 13:4251.102 In this Chapter:
§ 13:4251.103 A court of this state may treat a foreign country as if it were a state for the purpose of applying this Part and Parts 2, 3, and 5 of this Chapter.
§ 13:4251.104 A. A court of this state may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this Act. The court may allow the parties to participate in the communica
§ 13:4251.105 If a court of another state in which a guardianship or protective proceeding is pending requests assistance under a provision of law similar to R.S. 13:4251.104, a court of this stat
§ 13:4251.106 A. In a guardianship or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures that may be available, testimony of a witness who is located in another state may be offered by deposit

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 13 > Chapter 24 > Part I - General Provisions

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Clerk of court: An officer appointed by the court to work with the chief judge in overseeing the court's administration, especially to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court and to maintain court records.
  • Commission: means the Louisiana Workforce Commission. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 23:1
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Executive session: A portion of the Senate's daily session in which it considers executive business.
  • 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.
  • Jurisprudence: The study of law and the structure of the legal system.
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Political subdivision: means a parish, municipality, and any other unit of local government, including a school board and a special district, authorized by law to perform governmental functions. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 18:581
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.