N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law § 83.21: Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction

§ 83.21 Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.

Except as otherwise provided in section 83.19 of this article, a court

that has appointed a guardian of the person or issued a protective order

consistent with this article has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction

over the proceedings until it is terminated by the court or the

appointment or order expires by its own terms.