R549-1-5. Priority

(1) The Office will give priority to incapacitated individuals whose need for guardianship and/or conservatorship is more critical than other incapacitated individuals, as follows and in the following order:

(a) Individuals who are in life-threatening situations, where immediate guardianship assistance or intervention is necessary for the preservation of life or the prevention of serious harm or injury.

(b) Individuals who are experiencing abuse, neglect or self-neglect or financial exploitation.

(c) Individuals who are at significant risk of experiencing abuse, neglect or self-neglect or financial exploitation.