Guardian of Adult Qualifications, Requirements & Declarations (Previously Affidavits)
Rule 59 of the North Dakota Supreme Court Administrative Rules & Orders lists the qualifications and training requirements for nonprofessional and professional guardians appointed by a North Dakota state district court under N.D.C.C. Chapter 30.1-28.
The requirements of Rule 59 don't apply to emergency guardians appointed under N.D.C.C. 30.1-28-10.1.
Administrative Rule 59 Guardian of Adult Qualifications and Requirements
- Administrative Rule 59 - Guardians
- A Guide to Meeting the Requirements of Rule 59
- Request a Criminal History Record Check (ND Bureau of Criminal Investigation)
- ND Guardianship Training Course
Administrative Rule 59 Guardian Declaration Forms
Following are unsworn declaration forms a guardian may use for the affidavit requirement of Administrative Rule 59. A dated and signed unsworn declaration has the same force and effect of an affidavit as long as the unsworn declaration meets the requirements of Rule 11(a)(2) of the North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure.
Proposed Guardian Declaration Forms
(Guardian not yet appointed; Complete Administrative Rule 59 requirements BEFORE court will appoint)
- Declaration of Proposed Nonprofessional Guardian
- Declaration of Proposed Professional Guardian (Individual)
- Declaration of Proposed Professional Guardian (Entity)
Current Guardian Declaration Forms
(Guardian already appointed by the court)
- Declaration of Nonprofessional Guardian
- Declaration of Professional Guardian (Individual)
- Declaration of Professional Guardian (Entity)
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