First Adopted: May 20, 2009
Most Recently Effective: September 01, 2011
Appendix C | Standards with Comments for Guardians ad Litem in Juvenile and Family Court Division Matters |
Standard 12.0 | Participation in Case-Related Activities
The guardian ad litem in a pending case shall protect the interests of the child who is a witness in any judicial proceeding in which the guardian ad litem has been appointed. In matters for which the guardian ad litem is appointed, the guardian ad litem shall be present during any conferences between the counsel for a party and the child. The guardian ad litem should be notified of all proceedings or meetings involving the child.
Comment
The guardian ad litem should endeavor to protect the child from multiple depositions and repetitive examinations that are not in the child's best interests.
(Adopted May 20, 2009, effective January 1, 2010. Amended August 29, 2011, effective September 1, 2011.)