Summons Appointment Of Guardian Adult WIth Disability Notice Of Rights

SUMMONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR ADULT WITH DISABILITY NOTICE OF RIGHTS OF RESPONDENTS. This form is used by the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in Boone County, Illinois, Probate Division, in cases involving adult guardianship proceedings. It serves to notify an individual—referred to as the respondent—that a petition has been filed requesting they be declared a disabled person and that a guardian be appointed for them. The form includes a summons detailing the time, date, and location of the court hearing, as well as a comprehensive explanation of the respondent’s legal rights. These rights include being present at the hearing, having legal representation, requesting a jury trial, presenting evidence, confronting witnesses, requesting a closed hearing, and expressing a preference for who should be appointed guardian. It emphasizes the serious impact of guardianship, as a guardian may be granted control over the respondent's personal, financial, and medical decisions. The form advises respondents to attend the hearing if they wish to oppose the guardianship or object to the proposed guardian. The form includes instructions for personal service, an affidavit of service, and information about Illinois' mandatory e-filing process for civil cases. www.FormsWorkflow.com