The venue for guardianship proceedings for a minor is in the judicial district where the minor resides or is present.
History: 1953 Comp., § 32A-5-205, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 5-205.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 39 C.J.S. Guardian and Ward § 20.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code
Article 5 - Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property
Section 45-5-201 - Appointment and status of guardian of minor; general.
Section 45-5-202 - Parental appointment of guardian of minor.
Section 45-5-203 - Objection by minor of fourteen or older to parental appointment.
Section 45-5-204 - Court appointment of guardian of minor; conditions for appointment.
Section 45-5-205 - Court appointment of guardian of minor; venue.
Section 45-5-205.1 - Recompiled.
Section 45-5-207 - Court appointment of guardian of minor; notice; procedure.
Section 45-5-208 - Consent to service by acceptance of appointment; notice.
Section 45-5-209 - Powers and duties of guardian of minor.
Section 45-5-210 - Termination of appointment of guardian; general.
Section 45-5-211 - Proceedings subsequent to appointment; venue.
Section 45-5-212 - Resignation, removal and other post-appointment proceedings.