RULE 5.625. NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF GUARDIAN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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RULE 5.625. NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF GUARDIAN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
(a) Filing. Unless the guardian education requirement is waived by the court, each guardian, other than a professional guardian, shall file with the court within 4 months after the
PDF page 260issuance of letters of guardianship or letters of guardian advocacy a notice of completion of guardian education requirements.
(b) Content. The notice shall state:
(1) that the guardian has completed the required number of hours of course instruction and training covering the legal duties and responsibilities of a guardian, the rights of a ward, the availability of local resources to aid a ward, and the preparation of habilitation plans and annual guardianship reports, including accountings;
(2) the date the course was completed;
(3) the name of the course completed; and
(4) the name of the entity or instructor that taught the course.
(c) Verification. The notice shall be verified by the guardian.
Committee Notes
Rule History
2005 Revision: New rule.
2006 Revision: Subdivision (a) amended to conform to 2006 amendment to section 744.3145(4), Florida Statutes.
2008 Revision: Adds reference in (a) to guardian advocacy. Committee notes revised.
Statutory References
§ 393.12, Fla. Stat. Capacity; appointment of guardian advocate.
§ 744.3145, Fla. Stat. Guardian education requirements.