NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS — SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS

SP-208 — Petition for Restoration of Competency

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01 PETITIONER'S ATTORNEY
02 PETITIONER INFORMATION
03 CASE INFORMATION
04 CURRENT CONDITION AND CAPACITY
05 EVIDENCE OF RESTORED CAPACITY
06 RELIEF REQUESTED
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RESTORATION — KEY RULES

  • Any interested person can petition, including the ward themselves
  • Court must hold a hearing; date set by Clerk
  • Ward has the right to counsel at the hearing
  • If capacity is fully restored, guardian is discharged
  • Court can also modify to limited guardianship instead of full restoration
  • Bring physician evaluation letter to the hearing
  • Court may order an independent evaluation before ruling

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 35A-1130Restoration proceedings
G.S. 35A-1131Petition; hearing
G.S. 35A-1215Limited guardianship
AOC-SP-208Petition for Restoration

WHAT GETS GENERATED

  • Formal petition with full case caption
  • Allegations of restored capacity
  • Evidence checklist and relief requested
  • Attorney signature block and certificate of service

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