Relates to the timeframe for guardianship hearings

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• Democratic2

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◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Roxanne J. Persaud says this is needed

In the 30 years since the inception of Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law, the inventory of guardianship matters has significantly increased. The judges who preside over these matters continue to have various duties in addition to their service in guardianships and are often called upon to serve in other parts (i.e. civil trials, commercial, etc) This short extension of time to hold the requisite hearing would not only afford the judges assigned to the matter more time to complete their duties but would also give the fiduciaries appointed the court - such as the court evaluator and the attorney for the alleged incapaci- tated person - additional time to complete their services and responsi- bilities. Moreover, The extension of time for a hearing would not preju- dice the parties as the proposed amendment would not impede the court from taking any necessary expedited action such as appointing a tempo- rary guardian or imposing temporary restraints to protect the person or property of the subject of the guardianship proceeding.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.