(a) After an opportunity for a hearing under §44A-1-1 et seq. of this code, the court may grant a conservator access to the digital assets of a protected person. (b) Unless otherwise ordered by the court or directed by the user, a custodian shall disclose to a conservator the catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by a protected person and any digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, in which the protected person has a right or interest if the conservator 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 conservator authority over the digital assets of the protected person; and a (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 protected person; or (B) Evidence linking the account to the protected person. (c) A conservator with generale authority to manage the assets of a protected person may request a custodian of the digital assets of the protected person to suspend or terminate an account of the protectedL person for good cause. A request made under this section must be accompanied by a certified copy of the court order giving the conservator authority over the protected person's property.
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