RULE 8.705. COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS
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RULE 8.705. COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS
(a) Petition to Be Filed. All proceedings under this part shall be initiated by the filing of a petition for the appointment of a guardian advocate.
(b) File to Be Opened. Upon commencement of any proceeding, the clerk shall open a file and assign a case number.