(A) A guardian ad litem is charged in general with representing the vulnerable adult's best interests. After appointment by the family court in a case involving an abused, neglected, or exploited vulnerable adult, the parties to the action and the court shall notify the guardian ad litem of all court hearings and proceedings. The obligation of the guardian ad litem to the court is a continuing obligation and continues until formally relieved by the court.
(B) The Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem Program may intervene in a vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation proceeding in order to petition the court to relieve the guardian ad litem from appointment for the following reasons:
(1) incapacity;
(2) conflict of interest;
(3) misconduct;
(4) persistent neglect of duties;
(5) incompetence; or
(6) knowing and wilful violation of the Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem Program policies and procedures that affect the health, safety, or welfare of the vulnerable adult.
(C) The court shall determine what is in the best interest of the vulnerable adult when ruling on a petition for removal of the guardian ad litem.
HISTORY: 2014 Act No. 162 (S.764), Section 1, eff May 16, 2014.