Code Of ConductsEssay Preview: Code Of ConductsReport this essayGUARDIAN AD LITEM CODE OF CONDUCTThe Guardian ad Litem shall:1. maintain high standards of conduct in carrying out his or her duties and obligations;2. diligently represent and be guided solely by the best interests of the child;3. report honestly and impartially to the court on what is in the best interests of the child;4. respect the privacy of the child and family;5. hold confidential all information obtained in the course of service as a guardian ad litem, as required by law and these Standards;6. decline appointment, withdraw, or request assistance when the volunteer recognizes that he or she may not have the time or ability to effectively advocate for a child;
4. agree to the requirements of the law requiring the child to carry out his or her responsibilities and obligations as a guardian ad litem. The Guardian ad Litem shall also:1. notify the council and the family when it has received or is now preparing documents related to his or her responsibilities and obligations;2. review the standards and procedures available to the council regarding this subject on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the guidelines provided by the guardian ad litem;3. be prepared for any decision made in accordance with the guidelines provided by the council. The Guardian ad Litem shall not be permitted to disclose information related to the role or duties of a guardian ad litem, or be the provider of information that may be relevant to the child’s case until the council has made its decision.1. notify the council and family when it has received or is now preparing documents related to its responsibilities and obligations. The Guardian ad Litem shall, at the time it receives the documents and the parents’ legal representative has agreed to provide them in writing, provide them by phone, mail or other means, and, without delay, provide the information with the appropriate council representatives. The Guardian ad Litem agrees not to share information or data related to its role or responsibilities with anyone if it is not required to do so.1. | | 1 |
4. agree to the requirements of the law requiring the child to carry out his or her responsibilities and obligations as a guardian ad litem. The Guardian ad Litem shall also:1. notify the council and the family when it has received or is now preparing documents related to his or her responsibilities and obligations;2. review the standards and procedures available to the council regarding this subject on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the guidelines provided by the guardian ad litem;3. be prepared for any decision made in accordance with the guidelines provided by the council. The Guardian ad Litem shall not be permitted to disclose information related to the role or duties of a guardian ad litem, or be the provider of information that may be relevant to the child’s case until the council has made its decision.1. notify the council and family when it has received or is now preparing documents related to its responsibilities and obligations. The Guardian ad Litem shall, at the time it receives the documents and the parents’ legal representative has agreed to provide them in writing, provide them by phone, mail or other means, and, without delay, provide the information with the appropriate council representatives. The Guardian ad Litem agrees not to share information or data related to its role or responsibilities with anyone if it is not required to do so.1. | | 1 |
4. agree to the requirements of the law requiring the child to carry out his or her responsibilities and obligations as a guardian ad litem. The Guardian ad Litem shall also:1. notify the council and the family when it has received or is now preparing documents related to his or her responsibilities and obligations;2. review the standards and procedures available to the council regarding this subject on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the guidelines provided by the guardian ad litem;3. be prepared for any decision made in accordance with the guidelines provided by the council. The Guardian ad Litem shall not be permitted to disclose information related to the role or duties of a guardian ad litem, or be the provider of information that may be relevant to the child’s case until the council has made its decision.1. notify the council and family when it has received or is now preparing documents related to its responsibilities and obligations. The Guardian ad Litem shall, at the time it receives the documents and the parents’ legal representative has agreed to provide them in writing, provide them by phone, mail or other means, and, without delay, provide the information with the appropriate council representatives. The Guardian ad Litem agrees not to share information or data related to its role or responsibilities with anyone if it is not required to do so.1. | | 1 |
7. affirmatively advise the Program if he or she is charged with or convicted of a criminal offense, or becomes involved in any other court proceeding, as this may cause a conflict of interest or adversely affect the guardian ad litems ability to effectively advocate for a child;
8. report any new incident of child abuse or neglect to his or her supervisor and the abuse hotline;9. comply with local circuit Program policies;10. notify the Program director if the guardian ad litem or any member of the guardian ad litems immediate family becomes involved in a case with allegations of child abuse or neglect;
11. discuss all recommendations concerning the case with Program staff prior to submitting recommendations to the court;12. obtain review/approval from Program staff before submitting any document to the court or other parties;13. monitor the child regularly pursuant to any policies established by the local Program;14. return identification cards and all case files and related materials to the Program office upon discharge from the case or dismissal from the Program;
15. discuss case progress and guardian ad litem activity at least every sixty (60) days with Program staff and regularly submit case activity sheets; and
16. complete six hours of inservice training annually.Guardian ad Litem staff and volunteers shall not:1. take action which:a. endangers the child, a party, a witness or other person;b. is outside the powers or role of the guardian ad litem; orc. Violates state or local law, court rule, Program policy or court or Program procedure;2. contravene staff or court direction;3. repeatedly or significantly fail to perform a responsibility as a guardian ad litem;4. falsify or fail to disclose information on the guardian ad litem application form, misrepresent facts during the screening interview or commit an act which results in a substantial alteration