2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code
Article 5 - Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property
Part 3 - GUARDIANS OF INCAPACITATED PERSONS
Section 45-5-302 - Venue.

Universal Citation: NM Stat § 45-5-302 (2017)

45-5-302. Venue.

Venue for guardianship proceedings for an alleged incapacitated person is in the judicial district where the alleged incapacitated person resides or is present. If the alleged incapacitated person is admitted to an institution pursuant to order of a court of competent jurisdiction, venue is also in the judicial district in which that court sits.

History: 1953 Comp., 32A-5-302, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, 5-302; 1993, ch. 301, 2.

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