S03170

05/07/2024 , New York , Legislation , Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children , Custody Disputes - Children , Custody Disputes - Parents , Guardianship/Conservatorship of Children - Child (incomplete) , Guardianship/Conservatorship of Children - Parent or Guardian , Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Birth Parents , Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Children

S03170: Same as AB 3346: 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 3170C