Family Court Act § 244 · Part 4. Attorneys For Children
Duration of designation
Text — Law content up to date as of August 21, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 244. Duration of designation. (a) An agreement pursuant to subdivision (a) of section two hundred forty-three of this chapter may be terminated by the office of court administration by serving notice on the society sixty days prior to the effective date of the termination.
(b) No designations pursuant to subdivision (c) of section two hundred forty-three may be for a term of more than one year, but successive designations may be made. The appellate division proceeding pursuant to subdivision (c) of section two hundred forty-three, may at any time increase or decrease the number of attorneys for children designated in any county and may rescind any designation at any time, subject to the approval of the office of court administration.
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