N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law 83.21 – Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction
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§ 83.21 Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.
Terms Used In N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law 83.21
- 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.
Except as otherwise provided in section 83.19 of this article, a court that has appointed a guardian of the person or issued a protective order consistent with this article has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceedings until it is terminated by the court or the appointment or order expires by its own terms.