N.Y. Judiciary Law § 849-l: Appointment

§ 849-l. Appointment. A person employed by, or volunteering for, a

court-appointed special advocate (CASA) program shall not be eligible

for appointment by a family court to assist such court unless such

program is in compliance with the rules and regulations of the chief

administrator of the courts adopted pursuant to paragraph (w) of

subdivision two of section two hundred twelve of this chapter, and such

program has been approved by the chief administrator. Such person or

volunteer so appointed shall only exercise the functions and duties

specifically authorized by the court.