Mental Hygiene Law § 83.15 · Article 83. Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
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§ 83.15 Exclusive basis.
Subject to section 81.18 of this title, this article provides the exclusive jurisdictional basis for a court of this state to appoint a guardian of the person or issue a protective order for an adult.
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- Law content up to date as of June 26, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/MHY83.15
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