Md. Code Regs. 07.02.16.15

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 07.02.16.15 - Adult Public Guardianship Review Board

A. There are one or more boards serving each subdivision for the purpose of reviewing at least semi-annually the guardianship cases which are held by any public agency. The boards are advisory to the court and make recommendations to the court to continue, modify, or terminate a guardianship. The local department shall cooperate with the Adult Public Guardianship Review Board in the review of guardianships and provide administrative support staff, office space and any reports required by the Board.

B. Within 6 months following receipt of guardianship, the local department shall make a report to the Board, and shall make reports at 6-month intervals as long as the local department retains guardianship. The reports shall be made in a timely fashion to meet scheduled reviews of the Board.

C. Reports to Adult Public Guardianship Review Boards shall include the:

(1) Present place of residence and health status of the ward;

(2) Guardian's plan for preserving and maintaining the future well-being of the ward;

(3) Need for continuation or cessation of the guardianship or for any plans in altering the powers of the guardian; and

(4) Most recent dates of contact with the ward by the director or the director's designee.

Md. Code Regs. 07.02.16.15

Regulation .15A amended effective February 18, 1991 (18:3 Md. R. 302)
Regulation .15A amended effective July 28, 2008 (35:15 Md. R. 1347)