Forensic psychiatry & mental health law

Psychiatry & Law Radar

Fri 11 SepCASE

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IN RE GUARDIANSHIP OF JUDY

— STAFF
The trial court did not abuse its discretion by appointing APSI as guardian of Brittany's person. Instead, ample evidence supported the conclusion that the appointment was in Brittany's best interest. The denial of Kimberly's petition was not unreasonable or arbitrary.

Ohio Ct. App. · affirmed

Whether a probate court may appoint an independent agency rather than a parent as guardian of an incompetent adult based on best interest.

2026 Ohio 3545