Section 13.26.137. Venue for proceedings.

   (a) The venue for guardianship proceedings for a minor is in the place where the minor resides or is present.
   (b) [Effective January 1, 2017]. =ro The venue for a guardianship proceeding for a child in state custody under AS 47.10 is the
        (1) superior court where the child-in-need-of-aid proceeding is pending as provided under AS 47.10.111; or
        (2) judicial district in which the petitioner resides if the petitioner provides notice to all of the parties to the child-in-need-of-aid proceeding and no party objects.

Authorities

13.26.147;47.10.111

Notes

References

AS 13.26.147 Court appointment of guardian of minor; procedure.
AS 47.10.111 Petition for adoption or guardianship of a child in state custody. [Effective January 1, 2017]..

History

(Sec. 1 ch 78 SLA 1972; am Sec. 2 ch 6 4SSLA 2016)