Provides services for individuals in guardianship proceedings if they cannot afford them, including court evaluators or examiners.

This bill amends the county law to ensure that individuals involved in guardianship proceedings under the mental hygiene law receive necessary investigative, expert, or other services if they cannot afford them. The court can appoint an individual to act as a court evaluator or examiner. The bill also allows for compensation for these services, with a cap of $3,000 unless in extraordinary circumstances.

Provides services for individuals in guardianship proceedings if they cannot afford them, including court evaluators or examiners.

This bill amends the county law to ensure that individuals involved in guardianship proceedings under the mental hygiene law receive necessary investigative, expert, or other services if they cannot afford them. The court can appoint an individual to act as a court evaluator or examiner. The bill also allows for compensation for these services, with a cap of $3,000 unless in extraordinary circumstances.