§333F-11 Director as guardian. (a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the family court may appoint the director as guardian of any person if the court finds that:
(b) The director, if so appointed, shall have all the powers and duties of a guardian duly appointed by the court; provided that the director shall not be liable in damages for any tortious act committed by the person. [L 1987, c 341, pt of §2; am L 2004, c 161, §5; am L 2005, c 22, §19; am L 2011, c 220, §3]