N.C. Gen. Stat. § 35A-1214

Current through Session Law 2024-3

Section 35A-1214 - Priorities for appointment

The clerk shall consider appointing a guardian according to the following order of priority:

(i) an individual or entity nominated under G.S. 32C-1-108(a) or G.S. 32A-22(b), as applicable;

(ii) an individual recommended under G.S. 35A-1212.1;

(iii) an individual;

(iv) a corporation; or

(v) a disinterested public agent. No public agent shall be appointed guardian until diligent efforts have been made to find an appropriate individual or corporation to serve as guardian, but in every instance the clerk shall base the appointment of a guardian or guardians on the best interest of the ward.

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 35A-1214

Amended by 2023 N.C. Sess. Laws 124,s. 7.10, eff. 1/1/2024, applicable to petitions filed on or after that date.

Amended by 2005 N.C. Sess. Laws 333, s. 2, eff. 8/26/2005.

1987 , c. 550, s. 1.