Part 2 of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act provides the exclusive jurisdictional basis for a New Mexico court to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult.
History: 1978 Comp., § 45-5A-202, enacted by Laws 2011, ch. 124, § 69.
Effective dates. — Laws 2011, ch. 124, § 106 made Laws 2011, ch. 124, § 69 effective January 1, 2012.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code
Article 5A - Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction
Section 45-5A-201 - Definitions; significant-connection factors.
Section 45-5A-202 - Exclusive basis.
Section 45-5A-203 - Jurisdiction.
Section 45-5A-204 - Special jurisdiction.
Section 45-5A-205 - Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.
Section 45-5A-206 - Appropriate forum.
Section 45-5A-207 - Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.