“days of our guardianships”
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“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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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“Days of Our Guardianships”
Moderated by Deborah JamesonWashington State
Administrative Office of the CourtsJune 11, 2008
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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
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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.
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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
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What About Bob?
• What are the ethical issues for the judicial officer?
• What are the ethical issues for the CPG?• What about Bob?
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Update on CPG Board
• UW Extension Program– John Jardine
• Disciplinary Matters– Judge Chris Wickham
• Disciplinary Process– Deborah Jameson
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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
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UW Extension Program
• Starts September 2008
• For more information contact:• http://www.extension.washington.edu/ext/
certificates/grd/grd_gen.asp
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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/
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Disciplinary Matters
• Disciplinary Process – Grievance received– Not a current case• Notify guardian• Investigate
– Active case • Contact court and request action• Notify guardian• Investigate
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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=
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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
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Office of Public Guardian
For more information contact:
[email protected](360) 705-5302
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Final Jeopardy Answer
Approximate number of open guardianships in Washington
13,150
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Contact InformationWashington State
Administrative Office of the Courts1206 Quince St SE
P O Box 41170Olympia, WA 98504-1170
(360) 753-3365 Fax: (360) [email protected]