Rule 10-205.1. Appointment of Guardian—Criteria; Order

(a) Guardianship of the Person of a Disabled Person. (1) Whether to Appoint Guardian. In determining whether to appoint a guardian of the person of a disabled person, the court shall apply the criteria set forth in Code, Estates and Trusts Article, § 13-705. (2) Whom to Appoint. In determining whom to appoint as a guardian, the court shall apply the criteria set forth in Code, Estates and Trusts Article, § 13-707 and, with respect to an individual, give preference to an individual who has completed or commits to complete within 120 days or such other time that the court directs a training program in conformance with the Guidelines for Court-Appointed Guardians of the Person attached as an Appendix to the Rules in this Title. (b) Guardianship of the Person of a Minor. (1) Whether to Appoint Guardian. In determining whether to appoint a guardian of the person of a minor, the court shall apply the criteria set forth in Code, Estates and Trusts Article, § 13-702 (2) Whom to Appoint. If the minor is at least 14 years old, the court shall appoint a qualified individual designated by the minor, unless appointment of that individual is not in the best interests of the minor. Cross reference: See Code, Estates and Trusts Article, § 13-702. (c) Order. An order appointing a guardian of the person shall comply with the requirements of Rule 10-108. Cross reference: Note the requirement in Rule 10-108 (a)(1)(H) requiring the guardian to complete certain orientation and training programs.