N.C. R. Prac. Super. & Dist. Ct. 21.6

As amended through June 18, 2024

Rule 21.6 - Responsibilities of Guardian ad Litem and Attorney Advocate

A guardian ad litem or attorney advocate shall not accept an appointment unless, to the best of the guardian ad litem's or attorney advocate's knowledge, he or she can be available for all stages of the proceeding.

A) An attorney advocate who has a conflict in another court shall comply with the relevant rules relating to priority and, when absent from juvenile court because of a conflict, shall always keep the case manager or courtroom clerk informed of his or her location.

B) The guardian ad litem shall generate a child profile sheet to be attached and admitted with GAL Court Reports into evidence.

N.C. R. Prac. Sup. & Dist. Ct. Civ. P. 21.6

Adopted December 21, 2022, effective 1/1/2023.