Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part I - Department of Human Services
Subpart B - Rights
Chapter 11 - FISCAL ADVOCACY
Subchapter B - APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OR PAYEE
POWERS AND DUTIES AS A COURT-APPOINTED GUARDIAN
Section 11.88 - Legal counsel for abatement

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 11.88
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

In pursuing abatement, modification, or discharge, the Guardian Officer may seek outside legal assistance to represent the interests of the patient/resident. The Guardian Officer shall obtain such assistance whenever a court hearing on liability is to be requested or held. Free legal services shall be obtained whenever the patient/resident is eligible, such legal services are available, and the attorney is sufficiently acquainted with the legal questions involved.

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 11.87 (relating to abatement, modification or discharge of liability).

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