New Mexico § 45-5-208 - Consent to service by acceptance of appointment; notice
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-5-208 — Consent to service by acceptance of appointment; notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-5-208. Consent to service by acceptance of appointment; notice
By accepting a parental or court appointment as guardian, a guardian submits personally
to the jurisdiction of the court in any proceeding relating to the guardianship that
may be instituted by any interested person. Notice of a proceeding shall be delivered to the guardian or mailed to the guardian
at the address listed in the court records and to the address then known to the petitioner. Letters of guardianship shall indicate whether the guardian was appointed by parental
appointment or by court order.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 45-5-208
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-5-208 cover?
Section 45-5-208 ("Consent to service by acceptance of appointment; notice") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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