Opn. No.

Hon. Joan B. Carey Formal Opinion Deputy Chief Administrative Judge No. 2006-F5 New York City Courts Office of Court Administration 25 Beaver Street New York, NY 10004

Dear Administrative Judge Carey:

Special Counsel to the Administrative Judge of the Civil Court of New York City has asked whether certain individuals who serve in the guardian ad litem program of the Civil Court's Housing Part are entitled to defense and indemnification under Public Officers Law § 17. As explained below, we are of the opinion that these guardians ad litem are not eligible for section 17 coverage.

The Guardian ad…