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-401: Registration of guardianship orders. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
45-5A-401. Registration of guardianship orders. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
If a guardian has been appointed in another state and a petition for the appointment of a guardian is not pending in New Mexico, the guardian appointed in the other state, after giving notice to the appointing court of an intent to register, may register the guardianship order in New Mexico by filing as a foreign judgment in a court, in any appropriate county of New Mexico, certified copies of the order and letters of office.
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