§560:5-317 - Reports; monitoring of guardianship.
§560:5-317 Reports; monitoring of guardianship. (a) Within thirty days after appointment, a guardian shall report to the court in writing on the condition of the ward and account for money and other assets in the guardian's possession or subject to the guardian's control. A guardian shall report at least annually thereafter and whenever ordered by the court. The report shall state or contain:
(1) The current mental, physical, and social condition of the ward;
(2) The living arrangements for all addresses of the ward during the reporting period;
(3) The medical, educational, vocational, and other services provided to the ward and the guardian's opinion as to the adequacy of the ward's care;
(4) A summary of the guardian's visits with the ward and activities on the ward's behalf and the extent to which the ward has participated in decision-making;
(5) If the ward is institutionalized, whether the guardian considers the current plan for care, treatment, or habilitation to be in the ward's best interest;
(6) Plans for future care; and
(7) A recommendation as to the need for continued guardianship and any recommended changes in the scope of the guardianship.
(b) The court may appoint a kokua kanawai to review a report, interview the ward or guardian, and make any other investigation the court directs.
(c) The court shall establish a system for monitoring guardianships, including the filing and review of annual reports. [L 2004, c 161, pt of §1]