When A Court Appoints A Guardian
A.R.S. 14-5304 — clear and convincing evidence, and needs that cannot be met by less restrictive means
Clear and convincing. The court may appoint a general or limited guardian if it finds by clear and convincing evidence, among other things, that the person's needs cannot be met by less restrictive means, including appropriate technological assistance.
Limits. In line with the evidence of the extent of incapacity, the court may appoint a limited guardian and set time limits on the guardianship and limitations on the guardian's powers.
Guardians for minors, emergency and temporary appointments, the guardian's duties and reports, and how a guardianship is ended or changed are set out in other sections and are not on this page. Whether a particular person needs a guardian is decided by a court on evidence, and is a question for a licensed Arizona attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- A.R.S. 14-5304 — Findings; limitations; filing
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Arizona attorney.