Appointment and status of guardian of minor; general

A person becomes a guardian of a minor by parental appointment or upon appointment by the court. The guardianship status continues until terminated, without regard to the location from time to time of the guardian or minor protected person. History: 1953 Comp., § 32A-5-201, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 5-201; 1995, ch. 210, § 50; 2009, ch. 159, § 28.