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Discussion of Role of CPCS Counsel in Probate Court Rogers Reviews
June 21, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Barnstable, Plymouth and Bristol Counties, Regional Coordinator Virtual Training Sessions
Via Zoom June 21, 2022
Discussion of Role of CPCS Counsel in Probate Court Rogers Reviews
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (One MH CLE)
(Unlimited participants)
Bristol County Regional Coordinator Michael O’Brien will review the role of assigned counsel at periodic reviews of “Rogers” medication treatment orders. The program will begin with a brief history of the current law that all substituted judgment orders must be reviewed at least annually. The applicable provisions of the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code will be reviewed. Topics will include the steps assigned counsel should take regarding lapsed orders, changed circumstances that may affect the client’s capacity, insufficient completion of required documents, and the potential need for an independent medical examiner. Time permitting, attendees will be asked to share their practical tips in dealing with these issues.
After the session participants will:
- Be familiar with all provisions of the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code regarding the periodic review of substituted judgment orders.
- Be familiar with all steps required of counsel assigned to clients for purposes of Rogers Reviews.
- Steps to be taken when Petitioner has not followed the provisions of the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code governing the review of substituted judgment orders.
- Know what steps to take to investigate a client’s purported need for a renewed or modified Rogers’ order.
- Know what steps to take to challenge petitioner’s request for a renewed or modified Rogers’ order.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckcOutqj8jG9LxfZkhRDoA1VNv8s2jn9mx
For questions, please contact:
Joan LeGraw: [email protected]
Mike O’Brien: [email protected]
