New Mexico Statutes 40-10B-14. Continuing jurisdiction of the court
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The court appointing a guardian pursuant to the Kinship Guardianship Act retains continuing jurisdiction of the matter.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 40-10B-14
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.