TITLE 15

UNIFORM PROBATE CODE

CHAPTER 5

PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2027] UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS ACT [EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2027]

PART 1

GENERAL PROVISIONS

15-5-115.  guardian ad litem. [effective january 1, 2027] The court at any time may appoint a guardian ad litem for a respondent or individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship if the court determines the respondent’s or individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship’s interest otherwise would not be adequately represented. If no conflict of interest exists, a guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent multiple individuals or interests. The guardian ad litem may not be the same individual as the attorney representing the respondent or individual subject to guardianship or conservatorship. The court shall state the duties of the guardian ad litem and the reasons for the appointment.

History:

[15-5-115, added 2026, ch. 79, sec. 3, p. 334.]