2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45: Uniform Probate Code
Article 5: Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property, 45-5-101 through 45-5-617
Section 45-5-204: Court appointment of guardian of minor; conditions for appointment.
45-5-204. Court appointment of guardian of minor; conditions for appointment.
A. The court may appoint a guardian for an unmarried minor if all parental rights of custody have been terminated or suspended by circumstances or prior court order.
B. A guardian, appointed as provided in Section 45-5-202 NMSA 1978, whose appointment has not been prevented or terminated under Section 45-5-203 NMSA 1978, has priority over any guardian who may be appointed by the court, but the court may proceed with another appointment upon a finding that the parental nominee has failed to accept the appointment within thirty days after notice of the guardianship proceeding.
C. If necessary, and upon appropriate petition or application, the court may appoint a temporary guardian, who shall have the full authority of a general guardian of a minor, but the authority of a temporary guardian may not last longer than six months. The appointment of a temporary guardian for a minor may occur even though the conditions described in Subsection A of this section have not been established.
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