The Massachusetts Probate Court has issued regulations(effective July 1, 2011) for uncontested reviews and extensions of Rogers Guardianships(those which authorize the use of antipsychotic medications) for incapacitated persons- IP).
These may now be submitted to the court in an administrative procedure without having a hearing.
Initial petitions shall continue to be heard by a judge.
The following are among the necessary requirements for these new procedures:
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