Nevada Revised Statutes Section 159.1857 - Guardianships - Conservatorships - Trusts

Actions of court when petition to remove guardian is deemed sufficient and guardian fails to appear. If a petition to remove a guardian is deemed sufficient and the guardian fails to appear before the court, the court may:

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 ward or the estate of the ward and issue an order accordingly.

Last modified: February 25, 2006