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MATTER OF DAMERIS L.

38 Misc.3d 570 (2012)

956 N.Y.S.2d 848

In the Matter of the Guardianship of DAMERIS L.

Surrogate's Court, New York County.

Decided December 31, 2012.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Alberto R., petitioner and co-guardian pro se. Cruz Maria S., co-guardian pro se. Dameris L., respondent pro se.

OPINION OF THE COURT

KRISTIN BOOTH GLEN, S.

This case presents the opportunity to reconcile an outmoded,1 constitutionally suspect2 statute, SCPA article 17-A, with the requirements of substantive due process and the internationally recognized human rights of persons with intellectual disabilities.

History

On March 9, 2009, Cruz Maria S. filed a petition

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