For life-threatening emergencies or situations involving emergency health care, file a petition for the appointment of a temporary 21-day emergency guardian. This type of petition is referred the day that it is filed to the emergency Judge-in-Chambers at the Court for hearing.

If there is no life-threatening emergency or the situation does not involve emergency health care, the appointment of a 90-day health care guardian may be requested instead. Such petitions are also referred the day of filing to the emergency Judge-in-Chambers.

Another alternative, if there is no life-threatening emergency, is included in the petition for general proceeding in item 12, which allows the petitioner to request temporary relief to preserve property only. If the Court is satisfied with the information provided as to why temporary relief is needed, the Court may schedule a hearing on the issue within 10 days. If a temporary appointment is made at that hearing, the appointment lasts until the hearing regarding the petition for a general proceeding.

If an emergency situation exists, consult your counsel as to the best type of emergency guardianship available for your situation.