Which of the following is an example of a jurisdictional exception in appraisal assignments?

In the context of appraisal assignments, a jurisdictional exception occurs when specific laws or regulations in a jurisdiction prompt the appraiser to deviate from the standard requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

In this case, the example of a probate court paying appraisers based on property value represents a jurisdictional exception because it reflects a situation where the laws governing the probate process dictate how appraisers should conduct their work. In such circumstances, the appraisers may need to adjust their approaches to align with the legal frameworks established by the court, which may override or modify typical appraisal practices.

This is contrasted with other choices, where they do not present examples of jurisdictional exceptions. For instance, when an attorney requests specific property history or when a client defines a specific type of value, these scenarios are requests related to the client's needs but do not necessarily require an alteration in the standards due to jurisdictional law. State regulations on workfile retention also do not represent a departure from appraisal standards, but rather a requirement that applies across the board for maintaining documentation, thus not fitting the definition of a jurisdictional exception.