Section Gal 505.01 - Records(a) The record retention requirements set forth in this section pertain to closed files, and shall be in addition to, and shall not limit, any record retention requirement which may be imposed upon the guardian ad litem by any other law or professional code to which the guardian ad litem may be subject.(b) Unless otherwise ordered by the appointing court, a guardian ad litem shall retain all records, other than drafts or duplicates, regarding cases to which he or she was appointed: (1) If a case is not appealed, for a minimum of 3 years after the expiration of the appeal period in the case;(2) If a case is appealed and not remanded, a minimum period of 3 years after the expiration of the period for reconsideration of the decision of the appellate court finally deciding the case; and(3) If a case is appealed and remanded and is not further appealed, for a minimum period of 3 years after the expiration of the appeal period in the case.(c) Unless otherwise ordered by the appointing court, a guardian ad litem shall retain records relating to the handling, maintenance and disposition of funds relating to cases to which he or she is appointed for a minimum period of 3 years after final distribution of such funds or any portion thereof.(d) Unless otherwise allowed by law or ordered by the appointing court, a guardian ad litem shall maintain the confidentiality of records that are deemed confidential under federal or state law.(e) Certified and formerly certified guardians ad litem shall retain in their possession the documentation specified in Gal 403.09 for a period of 3 years after claiming a particular activity for continuing education credit.N.H. Code Admin. R. Gal 505.01
Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 45, Filed November 10, 2016, Proposed by #12010, Effective 10/21/2016, Expires 11/1/2026.