Clarifies power of court to limit restrictions by guardian concerning visitation of ward by family and interested parties; directs 10 day return to court on matters concerning visitation in some instances.
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This bill clarifies the role of the court in guardianship cases regarding visitation rights for wards by family and other interested parties. It requires courts to schedule hearings for visitation requests within ten days of the order to show cause and establishes a presumption in favor of visitation. The court retains the authority to limit visitation if it’s determined not to be in the ward’s best interest, potentially including supervised visits.
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