§ 20-49-201 - Proceedings generally.
20-49-201. Proceedings generally.
(a) The probate court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all proceedings under this chapter, subject to the right of appeal.
(b) The venue for all proceedings under this chapter shall be:
(1) In the county of this state which is the domicile of the incompetent; or
(2) If the incompetent is not domiciled in this state but resides in this state, in the county of his residence.
(c) The court shall, on its own motion, appoint for the alleged incompetent a guardian ad litem, in compliance with the procedure set forth in 16-61-108 for infant defendants.