Q: Can a family member who's convicted of a felony be a guardian of a minor in arkansas
I am the maternal grandmother of the minor child and my daughter is homeless and using drugs. The child has been residing with me for over 3 months. Can I legally be a temporary guardian in arkansas? I am not convicted of any violent crimes nor have I had a history of drug use or criminal activity recently. My grandson is in danger with his mom but also under her control is not stable. I want him to be in a safe familiar and stable environment with family. However I am the only blood relative that is not using drugs or not mentally ill. I have a hearing Friday for temporary guardianship.
A:
The only way to be a guardian is to be pardoned by the governor. You can look at § 28-65-203. Qualifications of guardian
http://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/2016/title-28/subtitle-5/chapter-65/subchapter-2/section-28-65-203/
(a) A natural person who is a resident of this state, eighteen (18) or more years of age, of sound mind, not a convicted and unpardoned felon, is qualified to be appointed guardian of the person and of the estate of an incapacitated person.
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