Clarifies power of court to limit restrictions by guardian concerning visitation of ward by family and interested parties; directs 10 day return to court on matters concerning visitation in some instances.
This bill clarifies court procedures for visitation requests involving incapacitated individuals under guardianship. It requires courts to schedule a hearing and issue a temporary visitation order within 10 days of a request, creating a presumption that visitation should be allowed unless the court finds clear evidence it harms the person's best interests (documented on the record). The court retains discretion to impose conditions like supervised visitation but must justify denials with strong evidence. It directly affects incapacitated people, their families, and interested parties seeking visitation rights in guardianship cases.
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Introduced Apr 10, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2025
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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