New Mexico § 45-5-303.1 - Duties of guardian ad litem

§ 45-5-303.1. Duties of guardian ad litem

A. The guardian ad litem shall: (1) interview in person the alleged incapacitated person prior to the hearing; (2) present the alleged incapacitated person's declared position to the court; (3) identify and present all available less restrictive alternatives to guardianship; (4) interview the qualified health care professional, the visitor and the proposed

guardian; (5) review both the medical report submitted by the qualified health care professional

and the report by the visitor; (6) obtain independent medical or psychological assessments, or both, if necessary;

and (7) file a written report with the court prior to the hearing on the petition for

appointment. B. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the duties of the guardian ad litem terminate

and the guardian ad litem is discharged from duties upon entry of the order appointing

the guardian and acceptance of the appointment by the guardian.