34-1-108 - Hearings on petitions Notice.

34-1-108. Hearings on petitions Notice.

(a)  Except as provided in subsection (b), the hearing on a petition shall be held not less than seven (7) nor more than sixty (60) days from the date of service on the respondent or the date the guardian ad litem was appointed, whichever is later. The hearing date may be extended on motion showing good cause.

(b)  If the petition alleges the minor or disabled person is faced with a life threatening situation, the court may schedule the hearing in less than seven (7) days from the date of service on the respondent; provided, that actual notice of the hearing is given to the closest relative and the respondent.

(c)  (1)  In a proceeding for the appointment of a conservator, a notice of the hearing shall be served on the respondent. The notice of hearing shall be substantially in the following form: