HB343 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Chris SellsRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Guardians, probate court, emergency temporary guardians, time of appointment extended, Sec. 26-2A-107 am'd.
Summary: HB343 expands temporary guardianship in Alabama by allowing emergency appointments for incapacitated people and extending how long temporary guardians can act, while clarifying supervision and removal.
What This Bill Does
In emergencies where an incapacitated person has no guardian, the probate court can appoint a temporary guardian without notice for up to 30 days to act with powers specified in the order. If the temporary guardian is not performing adequately and immediate action is needed, the court may appoint another temporary guardian with general guardian powers for up to six months, suspending any existing permanent guardian during that time. The court can remove a temporary guardian at any time, and temporary guardians must report and follow court conditions; other guardianship rules apply to them.

Who It Affects
Incapacitated individuals who currently have no guardian and face an emergency; they may receive a temporary guardian to act within the set time limits.
The probate court and any existing permanent guardian for the incapacitated person; they are involved because the court can appoint temporary guardians, suspend a permanent guardian's authority during the temporary period, and require reports from the temporary guardian.

Key Provisions
Section 26-2A-107(a): Court may appoint a temporary guardian without notice for up to 30 days when there is an emergency and no guardian, with powers specified in the order.
Section 26-2A-107(b): If immediate action is still needed, court may appoint another temporary guardian with general guardian powers for up to six months; the authority of any prior permanent guardian is suspended during this period.
Section 26-2A-107(c): Court may remove a temporary guardian at any time; temporary guardian must report and follow court conditions; normal guardianship rules apply to temporary guardians.
Section 2: Act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects: Civil Procedure