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 issuance 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.Amended by 986 So.2d 576, effective 7/10/2008; amended by 948 So.2d 735, effective 2/1/2007; added by 912 So.2d 1178, effective 1/1/2006.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.