Statutes > Rhode Island Statutes > Title 33 - Probate practice and procedure > CHAPTER 33-15.1 - Guardianship of Minors > § 33-15.1-5 - Appointment of guardians for minors.

§ 33-15.1-5 - Appointment of guardians for minors.

SECTION 33-15.1-5

   § 33-15.1-5  Appointment of guardians forminors. – A probate court may appoint a guardian of a minor under the age of fourteen(14) years. A minor of the age of fourteen (14) years or over may nominate hisor her own guardian, who, if approved by the probate court, shall be appointedaccordingly.