How the Court Receives a Transferred Case
When a person under guardianship moves here, the case does not follow on its own. Someone must petition the court to accept the case. The petition must include a certified copy of the other state's transfer order.
To confirm transfer of a guardianship or conservatorship transferred to this state under provisions similar to those prescribed in section 14-12301, an interested person may petition the court in this state to accept the guardianship or conservatorship. The petition must include a certified copy of the other state's order authorizing the guardian or conservator to petition the court of this state for guardianship, conservatorship or other protective order.
A.R.S. § 14-12302(A)Notice must go to everyone who would get it for a brand-new case. This means family members and other parties in both states.
Review and Adaptation Process
The court first issues a temporary order granting the petition. It does so unless someone objects and shows the transfer would cause harm. The court also checks whether the proposed guardian can serve here.
Once the other state issues its final order, the court here formally accepts the case. It then appoints the guardian or conservator and honors the original state's findings.
Not later than ninety days after entry of an order accepting transfer of a guardianship or conservatorship, the court in this state shall determine whether the guardianship or conservatorship needs to be modified to conform to the law of this state.
A.R.S. § 14-12302(F)Within 90 days, the court reviews whether the order needs changes to fit local law. If the petition is denied, someone can still seek a new appointment through the standard process.