Nevada Revised Statutes 159.1857 – Actions of court when petition to remove guardian is deemed sufficient and guardian fails to appear
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If a petition to remove a guardian is deemed sufficient and the guardian fails to appear before the court, the court may:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 159.1857
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- 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.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
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.