Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 17 - Aging, Department On
Chapter 22 - Office of Public Guardian
Rule 17-22.7 - Individuals Eligible for Services

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 17-22.7

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024

The state office shall seek to restrict appointments to only those necessary. The state office will not accept an appointment based upon a voluntary petition.

(1) In order to qualify for services, the individual shall meet all of the following criteria:

a. Is a resident of the state of Iowa;

b. Is aged 18 or older;

c. Does not have a suitable individual or appropriate entity willing and able to serve as guardian or conservator;

d. Is incompetent; and

e. Is an individual for whom guardianship or conservatorship services are the least restrictive means of meeting the individual's needs.

(2) The following cases shall be given priority:

a. Those involving abuse, neglect or exploitation;

b. Those in which a critical medical decision must be made; or

c. Any situation which may cause serious or irreparable harm to the consumer's mental or physical health or estate.

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