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“Days of Our Guardianships”

“Days of Our Guardianships”. Moderated by Deborah Jameson Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts June 11, 2008. Agenda. Guardianship Jeopardy Judge Wickham and John Jardine Ethical Hypothetical-What about Bob? Judge Wickham, John Jardine, Lynne Alfasso

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“Days of Our Guardianships”

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  1. “Days of Our Guardianships” Moderated by Deborah Jameson Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts June 11, 2008

  2. Agenda • Guardianship Jeopardy • Judge Wickham and John Jardine • Ethical Hypothetical-What about Bob? • Judge Wickham, John Jardine, Lynne Alfasso • Update on the Certified Professional Guardian Board • Judge Wickham, John Jardine, Deborah Jameson • Update on the Office of Public Guardian

  3. What About Bob? • Ex-wife of Bob petitions court re Bob’s guardian • Judge appoints GAL • CPG already petitioned for instructions • Bob needs more care • Bob to assisted living facility? • Bob wants to stay in his home.

  4. What About Bob? • Bob’s daughter’s petition re Bob • Send Bob to assisted living facility • Judge on board of assisted living facility • Judge’s wife organized fund-raiser for facility • At hearing, APS alleges neglect • DMHP say Bob not danger to self

  5. What About Bob? What are the ethical issues for the judicial officer? What are the ethical issues for the CPG? What about Bob?

  6. Update on CPG Board • UW Extension Program • John Jardine • Disciplinary Matters • Judge Chris Wickham • Disciplinary Process • Deborah Jameson

  7. UW Extension Program • New 90 hour certificate program • Pre-requisite for certification as CPG • 3 Courses • Guardianship of Person • Guardianship of the Estate • Ethics, Constructive Problem Solving and Business Operations

  8. UW Extension Program Starts September 2008 For more information contact: http://www.extension.washington.edu/ext/certificates/grd/grd_gen.asp

  9. Disciplinary Matters • Types of cases • Failure to file reports • Self-petitioning • Failure to understand fiduciary responsibility • Disciplinary Agreements on CPG Board website: • http://www.courts.wa.gov/programs%5Forgs/guardian/

  10. Disciplinary Matters • Disciplinary Process • Grievance received • Not a current case • Notify guardian • Investigate • Active case • Contact court and request action • Notify guardian • Investigate

  11. Disciplinary Matters • After court responds or investigation complete • Dismiss • Further investigation • Recommend Agreement Regarding Discipline • Recommend refer to AG for complaint http://www.courts.wa.gov/committee/?fa=committee.child&child_id=56&committee_id=117

  12. Office of Public Guardian • Established in 2007 • Pilot counties: Clallam, Grays Harbor, Okanogan, Pierce and Spokane • Service to IP’s based on following priorities: • Indigent/homeless (income not to exceed 200% of federal poverty level) • Significant risk of harm to IP • Imminent danger of loss or reduction in public services

  13. Office of Public Guardian For more information contact: Shirley.Bondon@courts.wa.gov (360) 705-5302

  14. Final Jeopardy Answer Approximate number of open guardianships in Washington 13,150

  15. Contact Information Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts 1206 Quince St SE P O Box 41170 Olympia, WA 98504-1170 (360) 753-3365 Fax: (360) 586-8869 Deborah.Jameson@courts.wa.gov Sharon.Eckolm@courts.wa.gov

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