Karilyn's law sets a maximum 10-day timeframe for family visitation hearings under guardianship petitions in New York.

Karilyn's law amends the mental hygiene law to expedite family visitation hearings under guardianship petitions. The court must schedule these hearings no more than ten days after the order to show cause is signed. Visitation is presumed favorable unless denied based on clear and convincing evidence that it is not in the ward's best interest. The court retains discretion to impose appropriate limitations, including supervised visitation. The law takes effect immediately.

Karilyn's law sets a maximum 10-day timeframe for family visitation hearings under guardianship petitions in New York.

Karilyn's law amends the mental hygiene law to expedite family visitation hearings under guardianship petitions. The court must schedule these hearings no more than ten days after the order to show cause is signed. Visitation is presumed favorable unless denied based on clear and convincing evidence that it is not in the ward's best interest. The court retains discretion to impose appropriate limitations, including supervised visitation. The law takes effect immediately.