N.H. Admin. Code § Gal 401.12

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Gal 401.12 - Temporary Certification for Purposes of Completion of Appointment

(a) In addition to such other provisions regarding temporary certification noted in this chapter, the board shall temporarily certify a person if:

(1) The person:

a. Is a formerly certified guardian ad litem who was not the subject of a disciplinary proceeding or ongoing penalties or sanctions at the time his or her certification ended or at any time thereafter; and

b. Is currently serving as a guardian ad litem under an appointment by a New Hampshire court, including the New Hampshire judicial branch family division; or

(2) The person:

a. Is a currently certified guardian ad litem who:

1. Is not currently the subject of a disciplinary proceeding or ongoing penalties or sanctions; and

2. Does not plan to seek renewal of his or her certification and for that reason does not submit a timely renewal application, or does not fulfill the continuing education requirements for renewal; and

b. Is currently serving as a guardian ad litem under an appointment by a New Hampshire court, including the New Hampshire judicial branch family division.

(b) A person seeking temporary certification under (a) above shall submit the fee and a request for temporary certification which:

(1) Is in writing;

(2) Specifies the reason or reasons that temporary certification is required; and

(3) Specifies the duration of the requested temporary certification.

(c) Temporary certification under (a) above shall be for a period of not more than 2 years and 364 days or until such time as the appointment or appointments giving rise to the request for temporary certification ends, whichever is earlier.

(d) If the applicant is approved for temporary certification for the purpose of completing an appointment, the applicant shall:

(1) Not take any new cases during the temporary certification; and

(2) Notify the board once the case or cases are closed.

(e) If at the end of a temporary certification the applicant chooses to again seek certification he or she shall do so as a new applicant.

N.H. Admin. Code § Gal 401.12

#8942, eff 9-15-07

Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 45, Filed November 10, 2016, Proposed by #12010, Effective 10/21/2016, Expires 11/1/2026.