Maine Revised Statutes Title 18-C. Probate Code § 5-502. Basis for protective arrangements instead of guardianship for adult

1. Findings. After the hearing conducted on a petition for guardianship under section 5-302 or one or more protective arrangements instead of guardianship under section 5-501, subsection 2, the court may enter an order for one or more protective arrangements instead of guardianship under subsection 2 if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that:

2. Orders other than guardianship. If the court makes the findings under subsection 1, the court, instead of appointing a guardian, may:

3. Factors. In deciding whether to enter an order under this section, the court shall consider the factors under sections 5-313 and 5-314 that a guardian must consider when making a decision on behalf of an adult subject to guardianship. In addition, in deciding whether to enter an order under this section, including whether supported decision making or other less restrictive alternatives are appropriate, the court may consider the following factors: any proposed vetting of the person or persons chosen to provide support in decision making; reports to the court by an interested party or parties regarding the effectiveness of an existing supported decision-making arrangement; or any other information the court determines necessary or appropriate to determine whether supportive services, technological assistance, supported decision making, protective arrangements or less restrictive arrangements will provide adequate protection for the respondent.