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A965

01/13/2026 , New Jersey , Legislation , Guardianship/Conservatorship of Adults - Protected Person

A965: Narrows right to appointed counsel for protected person in guardianship proceeding to indigent persons, while still specifying that protected person “”shall be represented by counsel throughout the course of guardianship proceedings”.

Bill Status: Active

Last action (on 01/13/2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee

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The NCCRC works to advance the right to counsel for low-income people in civil cases involving basic human needs, such as housing, health, domestic violence, civil incarceration, and child custody.

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