Sections 29A-5A-201 to 29A-5A-209 , inclusive, provide the exclusive jurisdictional basis for a court of this state to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult. Source: SL 2011, ch 135 , § 202.
Exclusive basis
SDCL § 29A-5A-202 — under UNIFORM ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS JURISDICTION ACT.
SDCL § 29A-5A-202