Alaska Statutes (Last Updated: January 11, 2017) |
Title 13. DECEDENTS' ESTATES, GUARDIANSHIPS, TRANSFERS, TRUSTS, AND HEALTH CARE DECISIONS. |
Chapter 13.26. PROTECTION OF MINORS AND INCAPACITATED PERSONS AND THEIR PROPERTY; POWERS OF ATTORNEY. |
Article 13.26.03. GUARDIANS OF INCAPACITATED PERSONS. |
Section 13.26.306. Emergency powers.
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Notwithstanding the limits of a temporary guardianship or guardianship order, a temporary guardian and guardian at all times have the right to authorize the provision of emergency life-saving services. This right includes the power to authorize hospitalization without advance court approval.
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History
(Sec. 12 ch 83 SLA 1981)