ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 1

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 2 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 2 “Days of Our Guardianships” Moderated by Deborah Jameson Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts June 11, 2008

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 3 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

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 4 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.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 5 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

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 6 What About Bob? What are the ethical issues for the judicial officer? What are the ethical issues for the CPG? What about Bob?

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 7 Update on CPG Board UW Extension Program – John Jardine Disciplinary Matters – Judge Chris Wickham Disciplinary Process – Deborah Jameson

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 8 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

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 9 UW Extension Program Starts September 2008 For more information contact: rtificates/grd/grd_gen.asp

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 10 Disciplinary Matters Types of cases – Failure to file reports – Self-petitioning – Failure to understand fiduciary responsibility Disciplinary Agreements on CPG Board website: – rdian/

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 11 Disciplinary Matters Disciplinary Process – Grievance received – Not a current case Notify guardian Investigate – Active case Contact court and request action Notify guardian Investigate

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 12 Disciplinary Matters – After court responds or investigation complete Dismiss Further investigation Recommend Agreement Regarding Discipline Recommend refer to AG for complaint child&child_id=56&committee_id=1 17

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 13 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

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 14 Office of Public Guardian For more information contact: (360)

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 15 Final Jeopardy Answer Approximate number of open guardianships in Washington 13,150

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Information Services Division Page 16 Contact Information Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts 1206 Quince St SE P O Box Olympia, WA (360) Fax: (360)