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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 27
Mental Hygiene
TITLE E
General Provisions
ARTICLE 83
Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
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SECTION 83.21
Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction
Mental Hygiene (MHY) CHAPTER 27, TITLE E, ARTICLE 83
§ 83.21 Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.

Except as otherwise provided in section 83.19 of this article, a court
that has appointed a guardian of the person or issued a protective order
consistent with this article has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction
over the proceedings until it is terminated by the court or the
appointment or order expires by its own terms.