AR HB1762

Amends Arkansas Code § 28-65-203(a) to modify guardian qualification requirements by allowing convicted and unpardoned felons to serve as guardians if they disclose their prior conviction and the court enters written findings that they are otherwise qualified after reviewing the sentencing order.

Permits convicted and unpardoned felons to serve as guardians of the person for adults without restriction.

Allows convicted and unpardoned felons to serve as guardians of the person for minors not subject to dependency-neglect proceedings only if they are a relative or fictive kin as defined in § 9-28-402.

Permits convicted and unpardoned felons to serve as guardians of the person for minors in dependency-neglect proceedings only if they qualify for guardianship under subsection (b) of the section.

Prohibits convicted and unpardoned felons from serving as guardians of the estate for any person, and requires courts to hold a hearing to show cause for guardianship termination if such a felon fails to file required reports or accountings.