Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code. > Article 5 - Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property, 45-5-101 through 45-5-617. > Section 45-5-102 - Jurisdiction of subject matter; consolidation of proceedings.

Section 45-5-102 - Jurisdiction of subject matter; consolidation of proceedings.

45-5-102. Jurisdiction of subject matter; consolidation of proceedings.

A.     The court has exclusive jurisdiction over protective proceedings and guardianship proceedings.   

B.     When both guardianship and protective proceedings as to the same person are commenced or pending in the same court, the proceedings may be consolidated.