35A-1217. Appointment of guardian ad litem for incompetent ward.
The clerk shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a ward in a proceeding under this Subchapter if the ward has been adjudicated incompetent under Subchapter I and the clerk determines that the ward's interests are not adequately represented. Appointment and discharge of the guardian ad litem shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the Office of Indigent Defense Services. Nothing herein shall affect the ward's right to retain counsel of his or her own choice. (2009-387, s. 2.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 35A - Incompetency and Guardianship
Article 5 - Appointment of Guardian for Incompetent Person.
§ 35A-1210 - Application before clerk.
§ 35A-1211 - Service of application, motions, and notices.
§ 35A-1212 - Hearing before clerk on appointment of guardian.
§ 35A-1212.1 - Recommendation of appointment of guardian by will or other writing.
§ 35A-1213 - Qualifications of guardians.
§ 35A-1214 - Priorities for appointment.
§ 35A-1215 - Clerk's order; issuance of letters of appointment.
§ 35A-1216 - Rule-making power of Secretary of Health and Human Services.
§ 35A-1217 - Appointment of guardian ad litem for incompetent ward.