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 45-5-315 - Consent to guardianship not permitted.

Section 45-5-315 - Consent to guardianship not permitted.

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.