NJ A5523

Requires courts to schedule hearings on visitation applications for incapacitated persons within 10 days of signing an order to show cause

Establishes a rebuttable presumption in favor of visitation rights for family members and other interested parties seeking to visit an incapacitated person under guardianship

Visitation can only be denied upon clear and convincing evidence that it is not in the best interest of the incapacitated person, with the determination made on the record or in a written decision

Courts retain discretion to impose limitations on visitation, including requiring supervised visits

Clarifies the court's authority under parens patriae powers to limit restrictions imposed by guardians regarding visitation of wards