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The court may permit, upon the request of a party, that a non-attorney representative, who is related by consanguinity or affinity to such party, be allowed to appear on behalf of such party when the court finds that due to the age, mental or physical capacity or other disability of such party that it is in the interests of justice to permit such representation. No person acting as a non-attorney representative shall be permitted to charge a fee or be allowed to accept any form of remuneration for such services.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, City Civil Court Act - CCA § 1815. Appearance by non-attorney representatives - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/new-york-city-civil-court-act/cca-sect-1815/
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