Section Gal 402.01 - Types of SanctionsPursuant to RSA 490-C: 4, I (f) and further subject to the provisions of RSA 490-C: 4, I (g), the penalties and sanctions which may be imposed upon presently certified guardians ad litem, and upon formerly certified guardians ad litem found to have engaged in acts or omissions prohibited when certified, shall include, either singly or in combination:
(a) Revocation of certification;(b) Suspension of certification;(c) Supplemental training, consisting of specified reading, the viewing of, or listening to, specified recordings, or attendance at specific live instruction which: (1) Shall be related to the subject matter of the infraction charged;(2) Shall be above and beyond the normal continuing educational requirements established by these rules; and(3) Shall be paid for at the expense of the guardian ad litem charged, regardless of whether or not such training would normally qualify for continuing education credit under these rules;(d) Supervised training, consisting of specified in-person instruction by a certified New Hampshire guardian ad litem which: (1) Shall be related to the subject matter of the infraction charged;(2) Shall be above and beyond the normal continuing educational requirements established by these rules; and(3) Shall be paid for at the expense of the guardian ad litem charged, regardless of whether or not such training would normally qualify for continuing education credit under these rules;(e) Supplemental education, consisting of a specified course, or specified courses, above and beyond the normal continuing educational requirements established by these rules, which shall:(1) Relate to the subject matter of the infraction charged;(2) Be of a nature that would, under normal circumstances, qualify for continuing education credit under these rules; and(3) Be paid for at the expense of the guardian ad litem charged;(g) Treatment and counseling, including but not limited to specified treatment and counseling for alcohol and substance abuse, which shall consist of one or more of the following, at the expense of the guardian ad litem charged: (1) Consultation and treatment with a mental health professional regarding the guardian ad litem's reason for engaging in the infraction;(2) Consultation with an alcohol and other drug abuse professional certified under RSA 330-C; or(3) Attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, or similar meetings that provide assistance to individuals in addressing sobriety or dependency issues;(h) Written reprimand, consisting of a written communication from the board or its authorized representative to the person charged with a violation explaining the nature of the infraction and the board's findings; and(i) Voluntary resignation of certification in lieu of revocation.N.H. Admin. Code § Gal 402.01
Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 45, Filed November 10, 2016, Proposed by #12010, Effective 10/21/2016, Expires 11/1/2026.