Civil Code Article 1096

This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

The following persons shall not act as guardians(1) minors.(2) persons who are subjects to the commencement of guardianship or assistantship and have not yet revoked those orders.(3) persons who declare bankrupt and have not yet resume their rights.(4) absent persons.
中文原文 民法第1096條
有下列情形之一者,不得為監護人:
一、未成年。
二、受監護或輔助宣告尚未撤銷。
三、受破產宣告尚未復權。
四、失蹤。

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