Except as otherwise provided in Section 45-5A-204 NMSA 1978, a court that has appointed a guardian or issued a protective order consistent with the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until it is terminated by the court or the appointment or order expires by its own terms.
History: 1978 Comp., § 45-5A-205, enacted by Laws 2011, ch. 124, § 72.
Effective dates. — Laws 2011, ch. 124, § 106 made Laws 2011, ch. 124, § 72 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.