Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 13 > Chapter 24 > Part III – Transfer of Guardianship or Conservatorship
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| § 13:4251.301 | Transfer of guardianship or conservatorship to another state |
| § 13:4251.302 | Accepting guardianship or conservatorship transferred from another state |
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 13 > Chapter 24 > Part III - Transfer of Guardianship or Conservatorship
- 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.
- 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.