10 GCA § 82A507: Rights of Family Members.

(a) A family member may file a motion for participation in the hearing.

(b) The court may approve the preliminary motion of such an individual to participate in the hearing upon a showing that the person has a substantial interest in the proceeding.

(c) If the psychiatrist or physician so approves, the family member may have the right to representation by counsel at his or her own expense, present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and appeal.