CT HB05287

Prohibits appointment of a guardian ad litem for patients in psychiatric treatment proceedings under sections 17a-543 or 17a-543a prior to a court determination that the patient cannot give informed consent

Prohibits appointment of a guardian ad litem for respondents in conservatorship proceedings under sections 45a-644 to 45a-663 prior to a court determination that the respondent cannot care for themselves or manage their affairs

Restricts guardian ad litem appointments for conserved persons to specific purposes only, requiring judges to make specific findings of need or document that the person's attorney cannot ascertain the person's preferences

Requires any guardian ad litem appointment for a conserved person to be limited in scope and duration, with orders directing specific actions only and requiring investigation of least restrictive alternatives

Appointment of guardians ad litem remains discretionary with judges and magistrates; compensated as an expense of administration