§ 35A-1291. Emergency removal; interlocutory orders on revocation. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 35A‑1291.  Emergencyremoval; interlocutory orders on revocation.

The clerk may remove aguardian without hearing if the clerk finds reasonable cause to believe that anemergency exists that threatens the physical well‑being of the ward orconstitutes a risk of substantial injury to the ward's estate. In all caseswhere the letters of a guardian are revoked, the clerk may, pending theresolution of any controversy in respect to such removal, make suchinterlocutory orders and decrees as the clerk finds necessary for theprotection of the ward or the ward's estate or the other party seeking reliefby such revocation. (1987, c. 550, s. 1; 2004‑203, s. 31(c).)