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§ 13-706. Effect of adjudication of disability and appointment of guardian

MD Est & Trusts Code § 13-706 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    An adjudication of a disability for purposes of appointing a guardian of a person may not be the basis for commitment of the disabled person to a mental institution.

(b)    Appointment of a guardian of the person:

(1)    Is not evidence of incompetency of the disabled person; and

(2)    Does not modify any civil right of the disabled person unless the court orders, including any civil service ranking, appointment, the right to apply for voluntary admission to a facility under § 10–611 of the Health – General Article, and rights relating to licensure, permit, privilege, or benefit under any law.

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