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ID H0148
Bill
Status
4/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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Allows courts to appoint up to two co-guardians for minors, incapacitated persons, and persons with developmental disabilities if it serves the ward's best interests and the co-guardians will work cooperatively, with the court determining whether they may act independently, jointly in specified matters, or must act jointly.
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Establishes procedures for appointing temporary guardians for minors and incapacitated persons when a guardianship petition is pending and the ward faces immediate harm, with temporary authority limited to six months unless extended for good cause.
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Permits temporary guardians to be appointed without notice or hearing if the court finds sworn evidence of imminent substantial harm, but requires notice within 72 hours and a hearing within ten days if requested.
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Revises qualifications for guardianship visitors to require training in law, nursing, psychology, social work, or counseling, and prohibits the visitor from serving as guardian ad litem or being employed by the same entity as the guardian ad litem.
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Creates new procedures for appointing temporary guardians for persons with developmental disabilities under Idaho Code Section 66-404A, with similar standards and timeframes as temporary guardianships for minors and incapacitated persons.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to provide for the appointment of co-guardians in certain instances; to provide for the appointment of temporary guardians in certain instances; to revise the duties and qualifications for a visitor in guardianship proceedings; and to revise the proceedings for the appointment of guardians and conservators.
GUARDIANS AND CONSERVATORS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on April 6, 2017 Session Law Chapter 261 Effective: 07/01/2017
4/6/2017