(a) An adjudication of a disability for purposes of appointing a guardian of a person may not be the basis for commitment of the disabled person to a mental institution.
(b) Appointment of a guardian of the person:
(1) Is not evidence of incompetency of the disabled person; and
(2) Does not modify any civil right of the disabled person unless the court orders, including any civil service ranking, appointment, the right to apply for voluntary admission to a facility under § 10–611 of the Health – General Article, and rights relating to licensure, permit, privilege, or benefit under any law.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 13 - Protection of Minors, Disabled Persons, Susceptible Adults, and Older Adults
Subtitle 7 - Guardian of the Person
Section 13-704 - Authority of Court
Section 13-705 - Appointment of Guardian of Disabled Person
Section 13-706 - Effect of Adjudication of Disability and Appointment of Guardian
Section 13-707 - Persons Entitled to Appointment
Section 13-708 - Rights, Duties, and Powers of Guardian
Section 13-709 - Emergency Protective Services
Section 13-710 - Immunity From Civil Liability or Criminal Penalty