Findings - order of appointment
C.R.S. § 15-14-311
in effect15-14-311. Findings - order of appointment. (1) The court may:
(a) Appoint a limited or unlimited guardian for a respondent only if it finds by clear and convincing evidence that:
(I) The respondent is an incapacitated person; and
(II) The respondent's identified needs cannot be met by less restrictive means, including use of appropriate and reasonably available technological assistance; or
(b) With appropriate findings, treat the petition as one for a protective order under section 15-14-401, enter any other appropriate order, or dismiss the proceeding.
(2) The court, whenever feasible, shall grant to a guardian only those powers necessitated by the ward's limitations and demonstrated needs and make appointive and other orders that will encourage the development of the ward's maximum self-reliance and independence.
(3) Within thirty days after an appointment, a guardian shall send or deliver to the ward and to all other persons given notice of the hearing on the petition a copy of the order of appointment, together with a notice of the right to request termination or modification.
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