Disclosure of digital assets to guardian of ward or protected person

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  • (a) After an opportunity for a hearing under the guardianship law of this territory, the court may grant a guardian access to the digital assets of a ward or protected person.

  • (b) Unless otherwise ordered by the court or directed by the user, a custodian shall disclose to a guardian the catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by a ward or protected person and any digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, in which the ward or protected person has a right or interest if the guardian gives the custodian:

    • (1) a written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;

    • (2) a certified copy of the court order that gives the guardian authority over the digital assets of the ward or protected person; and

    • (3) if requested by the custodian:

      • (A) a number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the account of the ward or protected person; or

      • (B) evidence linking the account to the ward or protected person.

  • (c) A guardian with general authority to manage the assets of a ward or protected person may request a custodian of the digital assets of the ward or protected person to suspend or terminate an account of the ward or protected person for good cause. A request made under this section must be accompanied by a certified copy of the court order giving the guardian authority over the ward or protected person’s property.


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