Ohio R. Superi. Ct. 66.07

As amended through October 29, 2024

Rule 66.07 - Guardian Continuing Education

(A) Requirement

In each succeeding year following completion of the requirement of Sup.R. 66.06, a guardian appointed by the probate division of a court of common pleas shall successfully complete a continuing education course that meets all of the following requirements:

(1) Is at least three hours in length;

(2) Is provided by the Supreme Court or, with the prior approval of the appointing court another entity;

(3) Is specifically designed for continuing education needs of guardians and consists of advanced education relating to the topics listed in Sup.R. 66.06(A)(1) through (4).

(B) Annual compliance

On or before January 1st of each year, a guardian shall report to each probate division of a court of common pleas from which the guardian receives appointments information documenting compliance with the continuing education requirement pursuant to division (A) of this rule, including the title, date, location, and provider of the education or a certificate of completion.

(C) Failure to comply

If a guardian fails to comply with the continuing education requirement of division (A) of this rule, the guardian shall not be eligible for new appointments to serve as a guardian until the requirement is satisfied. If the deficiency in continuing education is more than three calendar years, the guardian shall complete, at a minimum, a six-hour fundamentals course pursuant to Sup.R. 66.06(A) to qualify again to serve as a guardian.

Ohio. R. Superi. Ct. 66.07

Adopted March 10, 2015, effective 6/1/2015.