What are the rights of the individual at the hearing?
• The Notice on Petition for Conservator or Protective Order (PC668) must be served on the individual along with the petition, which lists the rights as follows: a. An independent evaluation; b. To be present at the hearing; c. To be represented by an attorney; d. To present evidence at the hearing; e. To cross-examine witnesses at the hearing; f. To a trial by jury; g. To request that the hearing be closed to the public; h. To nominate a conservator. Who can waive the right to notice of a hearing and consent to the relief requested in the petition? • The Waiver/Consent (Form PC561) may be made by a. A legally competent person; b. A person designated to be served on behalf of an interested person who is a legally disabled person; c. On behalf of an interested person, whether competent or legally disabled, by an attorney who has previously filed a written appearance. However, a guardian, conservator, or trustee cannot waive or consent with regard to petitions, motions, accounts, or repo
