A03346
A03346: Same as SB 3170: Amending NY FAM CT § 651 [“Jurisdiction over habeas corpus proceedings and petitions for custody and visitation of minors”] to provide that appeals of permanent and temporary orders of custody or visitation may be taken as of right to the appellate division. And if an attorney was appointed to represent a party in a proceeding under the paragraph, the appointment shall continue without further court order or appointment. Also provides that, “In any proceeding under article six of this act [Permanent TPR, Adoption, Guardianship and Custody], the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the child when credible allegations of serious risk to the child’s safety have been made.”
Last action (on 05/07/2024): print number 3346c