N.Y. JUD Law § 849-L
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Appointment
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§ 849-l. Appointment. A person employed by, or volunteering for, a\ncourt-appointed special advocate (CASA) program shall not be eligible\nfor appointment by a family court to assist such court unless such\nprogram is in compliance with the rules and regulations of the chief\nadministrator of the courts adopted pursuant to paragraph (w) of\nsubdivision two of section two hundred twelve of this chapter, and such\nprogram has been approved by the chief administrator. Such person or\nvolunteer so appointed shall only exercise the functions and duties\nspecifically authorized by the court.\n
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