New York Article 81 Judgment — Sample is a template of a court judgment under New York's Mental Hygiene Law that is used in guardianship proceedings. This document outlines the court's decision regarding the appointment of a guardian, the rights and responsibilities of the guardian, the rights of the person affected by the guardianship, and other provisions related to the guardianship. There are two types of New York Article 81 Judgment — Sample; one for those who are deemed to have capacity and one for those who are deemed to lack capacity. The judgment for those who have capacity includes provisions on consent to medical treatment, authorization to manage the person’s financial affairs, and limits on the guardian’s authority. The judgment for those who lack capacity includes provisions on the appointment of a standby guardian, appointment of a conservator, and limits on the guardian’s authority.