44:11-4 - Hearing; evidence; appointment of representative - New Jersey Statutes

44:11-4.  Hearing;  evidence;  appointment of representative
    Upon the filing of a complaint and verified statement as provided by this act, the court shall proceed in a summary manner to hear testimony for the purpose of determining whether the recipient is functionally incompetent.  The written certification of 2 physicians who have been in the actual practice of medicine and surgery in this State for at least 5 years shall be sufficient, but not required, evidence to establish such condition of the recipient.  If the court is satisfied that the recipient is functionally incompetent, such court shall appoint a fit and proper person as representative payee for such recipient.

     L.1964, c. 155, s. 4.