SCPA 404 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 403-A Proceedings for the commitment of the guardianships and custody of infants; appointment of guardians ad litem 1 up ARTICLE 4 Appearance; Protection of Persons Under Disability; Counsel For Indigent Adults In Surrogate's Court Proceedings next SECTION 405 Compensation of guardian ad litem 1 Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 404 Qualification and duties of guardian ad litem 1 Surrogate's Court Procedure Act (SCP) CHAPTER 59-A, ARTICLE 4 § 404. Qualification and duties of guardian ad litem 1. A guardian ad litem shall be an attorney admitted to practice in New York. 2. Before entering upon his duties he shall file a consent to act and unless he has previously done so, a statement of no interest adverse to or in conflict with the person under disability. 3. He shall file an appearance and take such steps with diligence as deemed necessary to represent and protect the interests of the person under disability, and file a report of his activities together with his recommendation upon the termination of his duties or at such other time as directed by the court.