{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "scpa", "section": "713", "citation": "SCPA § 713", "heading": "Hearing; decree Upon the return of process issued as prescribed in the preceding section the court may make a decree suspending, modifyin...", "text": ["§ 713. Hearing; decree", "Upon the return of process issued as prescribed in the preceding section the court may make a decree suspending, modifying or revoking the letters issued to or removing the respondent or modifying the terms of his appointment or may dismiss the proceeding upon such terms as justice requires."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/SCP/713", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "When process issued under the preceding section is returned, the court may **suspend, modify, or revoke the respondent’s letters, remove the respondent, modify the appointment, or dismiss the proceeding**, on terms justice requires. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/scpa/713", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}