Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, this chapter applies to:
(1) Affairs and estates of a disappeared individual who is domiciled in the District and an individual to be protected who is domiciled in the District;
(2) Property located in the District of a non-domiciliary who is a disappeared individual or an individual to be protected;
(3) Property coming into the control of a guardian or conservator who is subject to the laws of the District; and
(4) An incapacitated individual in the District.
(Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-204, § 2(a), 34 DCR 632.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 21-2021.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 6-204, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 21-2001.
Uniform Law
This section is based upon § 1-301 of the Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act (1982 Act). See 8A Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on WESTLAW.
Unless specifically provided to the contrary in this chapter or inconsistent with its provisions, the rules of the court, including the rules concerning vacation of orders and appellate review, govern proceedings under this chapter.
(Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-204, § 2(a), 34 DCR 632.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 21-2022.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 6-204, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 21-2001.
Uniform Law
This section is based upon § 1-304 of the Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act (1982 Act). See 8A Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on WESTLAW.
(Sept. 22, 1989, D.C. Law 8-34, § 2(d), 36 DCR 5035.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 21-2023.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-34, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 21-2002.
Appellate review, including the right to appellate review, interlocutory appeal, provisions as to time, manner, notice, appeal bond, stays, scope of review, record on appeal, briefs, arguments, and power of the appellate court, is governed by the rules applicable to the appeals to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
(Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-204, § 2(a), 34 DCR 632.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 21-2024.
Legislative History of Laws
For legislative history of D.C. Law 6-204, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 21-2001.
Uniform Law
This section is based upon § 1-307 of the Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act (1982 Act). See 8A Uniform Laws Annotated, Master Edition, or ULA Database on WESTLAW.
