Mental Hygiene Law § 83.21 · Article 83. Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction
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§ 83.21 Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.
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.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/MHY83.21
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