§ 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.