2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45: Uniform Probate Code
Article 5A: Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction, 45-5A-101 through 45-5A-502
Section 45-5A-102: Definitions. (Effective January 1, 2012.)

45-5A-102. Definitions. (Effective January 1, 2012.)

As used in the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act:

A. "adult" means an individual who has attained eighteen years of age;

B. "conservator" means a person appointed by the court to administer the property of an adult, as provided in Chapter 45, Article 5 NMSA 1978;

C. "court" means the district court;

D. "guardian" means a person appointed by the court to make decisions regarding the person of an adult, as provided in Chapter 45, Article 5 NMSA 1978;

E. "guardianship order" means an order appointing a guardian;

F. "guardianship proceeding" means a judicial proceeding in which an order for the appointment of a guardian is sought or has been issued;

G. "incapacitated person" means an adult for whom a guardian has been appointed;

H. "party" means the respondent, petitioner, guardian, conservator or any other person allowed by the court to participate in a guardianship or protective proceeding;

I. "protected person" means an adult for whom a protective order has been issued;

J. "protective order" means an order appointing a conservator or other order related to management of an adult's property;

K. "protective proceeding" means a judicial proceeding in which a protective order is sought or has been issued; and

L. "respondent" means an adult for whom a protective order or the appointment of a guardian is sought.