New York Statutes

§ 241 — Findings and purpose

New York § 241
JurisdictionNew York
Law FCTFamily Court Act
Part 4Attorneys For Children
Art. 2Administration, Medical Examinations, Attorneys For Children, Auxiliary Services

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N.Y. Family Court Act § 241 (2026).

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§ 241. Findings and purpose. This act declares that minors who are the\nsubject of family court proceedings or appeals in proceedings\noriginating in the family court should be represented by counsel of\ntheir own choosing or by assigned counsel. This declaration is based on\na finding that counsel is often indispensable to a practical realization\nof due process of law and may be helpful in making reasoned\ndeterminations of fact and proper orders of disposition. This part\nestablishes a system of attorneys for children who often require the\nassistance of counsel to help protect their interests and to help them\nexpress their wishes to the court. Nothing in this act is intended to\npreclude any other interested person from appearing by counsel.\n

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