Free Order of Appointment of Counsel - West Virginia

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF _______________ COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA

IN RE: __________________________________________ A PROTECTED PERSON

CASE NUMBER ___________ - G - __________

ORDER OF APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL
In the case of a Petition to Terminate, Revoke or Modify and Appointment of Conservator/Guardian [West Virginia Code: § 44A-4-6(c)]

WHEREAS, ______________________________________ has filed a petition with this Court seeking to terminate, revoke or modify the appointment of the guardian and/or conservator for the Protected Person named above under the provisions of West Virginia Code: § 44A-4-6; WHEREAS, this Court is required to appoint legal counsel for the Protected Person pursuant to the provisions of West Virginia Code: § 44A-4-6(c), WHEREAS, the undersigned [check one] __________has __________ has not been advised of known

preferences of the alleged Protected Person and, if preferences have been made known, has considered such preferences in the making of this appointment, Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that Name of Appointed Attorney: Address: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Telephone Number: (___________) _________________________________

is hereby appointed to represent the alleged Protected Person in this cause and shall exercise the duties and responsibilities set forth more fully under West Virginia Code: § 44A-2-7, subsections (b), (c) and (d). The Clerk shall enter the foregoing as and for the day and date set forth below and shall transmit attested copies thereof to any counsel of record, to counsel appointed by this ORDER and also by first class mail to the Petitioner and the alleged Protected Person at their mailing addresses as the same appear in the Petition.

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DATE
SCA-CG 912OAC / 6-94

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MENTAL HYGIENE COMMISSIONER/JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT