§560:5-408  Original petition; procedure at
hearing.  (a)  Unless excused by the court for good cause, a proposed
conservator shall attend the hearing.  The respondent shall attend the hearing,
unless excused by the court for good cause.  The respondent may present
evidence and subpoena witnesses and documents, examine witnesses, including any
court-appointed physician, psychologist, or other individual qualified to
evaluate the alleged impairment, and the kokua kanawai, and otherwise
participate in the hearing.  The hearing may be held in a location convenient
to the respondent and may be closed upon a showing of good cause.



(b)  Any person may request permission to
participate in the proceeding.  The court may grant the request, with or
without hearing, upon determining that the best interest of the respondent will
be served.  The court may attach appropriate conditions to the participation.
[L 2004, c 161, pt of §1]