Wis. Stat. § 55.195
Duties of guardian ad litem for protective services reviews
Redline — January 1, 2005 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2007
As of January 1, 2005
In any review of a protective services order made under s. 55.12 , except as provided in s. 55.19 (2) , the guardian ad litem shall do all of the following:
In any review of a protective services order made under s. 55.12 , except as provided in s. 55.19 (2) , the guardian ad litem shall do all of the following:
(1) Interview the ward to explain the review procedure, the right to an independent evaluation, the right to counsel, and the right to a hearing.
(1) Interview the ward to explain the review procedure, the right to an independent evaluation, the right to counsel, and the right to a hearing.
(2) Provide the information under sub. (1) to the ward in writing.
(2) Provide the information under sub. (1) to the ward in writing.
(3) Request that the court order an additional medical, psychological, or other evaluation of the ward, if necessary.
(3) Request that the court order an additional medical, psychological, or other evaluation of the ward, if necessary.
(4) Review the annual report and relevant reports on the ward's condition and placement.
(4) Review the annual report and relevant reports on the ward's condition and protective services.
(5) Review the ward's condition, placement, and rights with the guardian.
(5) Review the ward's condition, protective services, and rights with the guardian.
(6) If relevant, report to the court that the ward objects to the finding of continuing incompetency, the present or proposed placement, the position of the guardian, or the recommendation of the guardian ad litem as to the best interests of the ward or if there is ambiguity about the ward's position on these matters.
(6) If relevant, report to the court that the ward objects to the finding of continuing incompetency, the present or proposed protective services, the position of the guardian, or the recommendation of the guardian ad litem as to the best interests of the ward or if there is ambiguity about the ward's position on these matters.
(7) Provide a summary written report to the court.
(7) Provide a summary written report to the court.
(8) If relevant, report to the court that the ward requests the appointment of counsel or an adversary hearing.
(8) If relevant, report to the court that the ward requests the appointment of counsel or an adversary hearing.
(9) Attend the hearing.
(9) Attend the hearing.
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