Does the court appoint a lawyer to represent the incapacitated person?
The Court has the power to appoint a lawyer to represent the incapacitated person if they or anyone on their behalf, makes such a request. If a guardian seeks authority to administer anti-psychotic drugs, or for extraordinary medical authority, the Court will appoint counsel to represent the incapacitated person. Such counsel, called Rogers counsel, will require the petitioner to file numerous additional documents.