New Mexico § 45-5-315 - Consent to guardianship not permitted
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-5-315 — Consent to guardianship not permitted, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-5-315. Consent to guardianship not permitted
An alleged incapacitated person shall not be permitted by the court to consent to
the appointment of a guardian. All the procedural safeguards contained in Chapter 45, Article 5 NMSA 1978 pursuant to the appointment of a guardian for an incapacitated person shall apply
in every guardianship proceeding.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 45-5-315
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-5-315 cover?
Section 45-5-315 ("Consent to guardianship not permitted") 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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