Current through codified legislation effective September 4, 2024
Section 21-2061 - Death, resignation, or removal of conservator(a)(1) The court may, upon notice and hearing, remove a conservator for abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an individual for whom the conservator has been appointed or for any other good cause.(2) The court may accept the resignation of a conservator.(b)(1) Upon the conservator's death, resignation, or removal, the court may appoint another conservator, who shall succeed to the title and powers of the previous conservator.(2)(A) A conservator removed for abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an individual for whom the conservator has been appointed shall not be subsequently appointed as a conservator for another person for a minimum of 5 years after last removal and until satisfactorily proving their rehabilitation and fitness as determined by the court.(B) In the event that a removed conservator holds a professional license, the court may report the misconduct to the appropriate licensing authority.Amended by D.C. Law 24-296,§ 3, 70 DCR 001012, eff. 3/10/2023.Feb. 28, 1987, D.C. Law 6-204, § 2(a), 34 DCR 632.Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 2-314 of the Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act (1982 Act).