Colorado HB1100 updates guardianship laws for incapacitated adults, emphasizing least restrictive alternatives and establishing a bill of rights for.
Colorado HB1100 amends guardianship laws for incapacitated adults, focusing on appointing guardians who are best qualified and ensuring the least restrictive alternatives to guardianship are considered. The bill establishes a bill of rights for adults under guardianship, ensuring they have the right to choose their attorney, participate in hearings, and be treated with dignity. It also mandates that courts consider less restrictive alternatives to guardianship, such as protective arrangements, before establishing full guardianship.
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