Cite as: 30 CNCA § 7

A. Territorial jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction shall be in accordance with 20 CNCA § 24 et seq.

B. The Court shall have the authority, whenever it appears necessary, to appoint a guardian for the person and/or property of any child who is subject to the jurisdiction of the District Court.

C. After the service of notice in a proceeding seeking the appointment of a guardian or other order, in subsequent proceedings pertaining to the guardianship of a ward and until termination of the proceeding, the Court has exclusive jurisdiction to determine:

1. the need for a guardian or other order; and

2. how the estate of the ward shall be managed, expended, or distributed to or for the use of the ward or the dependents of the ward.

Historical Data

LA 39–12, eff. October 16, 2012.