Requires court to consider certain factors in appointing guardian and to justify guardianship appointment on record.
This bill requires New Jersey courts to consider specific factors when appointing guardians for adults who may be unable to make decisions for themselves. Courts must evaluate the individual's health and safety, the potential guardian's ability to care for them, any existing relationship, medical evidence of incapacity, reports from court-appointed counsel, and estate management needs. The court must base any guardianship decision on "clear and convincing evidence" and document the specific factors and evidence justifying the appointment. It applies to all types of adult guardianship (person, estate, or both) and directly affects vulnerable adults, courts, and potential guardians.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
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Governor
Introduced May 10, 2024
Last action May 10, 2024
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May 10, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Luanne Peterpaul
DDemocratic
P
Reginald Atkins
DDemocratic
P
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
Co
Margie Donlon
DDemocratic
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