New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Gal - Guardian ad Litem Board
Chapter Gal 500 - ETHICAL STANDARDS AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
Part Gal 503 - GENERAL ETHICAL STANDARDS AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
Section Gal 503.01 - Applicability of Sanctions for Violations of Ethical Standards and Standards of Practice
Current through Register No. 12, March 21, 2024
(a) All guardians ad litem certified by the board shall abide by the ethical standards and standards of practice set forth in this chapter.
(b) All persons presently or formerly certified under RSA 490-C shall be deemed to have knowledge of the existence of these ethical standards and standards of practice and to have familiarity with their provisions.
(c) A finding by the board that a guardian ad litem presently certified by the board has violated these ethical standards and standards of practice shall result in the imposition of sanctions unless the board determines that the matter involves extenuating circumstances, determined according to the standards set forth in paragraph (e) below.
(d) In accordance with RSA 490-C:4 (e), I, a finding by the board that a formerly certified guardian ad litem alleged to have engaged in acts or omissions prohibited when certified has violated these ethical standards and standards of practice shall result in the imposition of sanctions unless the board determines that the matter involves extenuating circumstances, determined according to the standards set forth in paragraph (e) below.
(e) The board shall find that extenuating circumstances exist if it determines that:
(f) Unless the board determines that extenuating circumstances exist under paragraph (e) above, a finding by an appointing court that a guardian ad litem, or formerly certified guardian ad litem within the meaning of RSA 490-C:4 (e), I, has violated any of the following shall be grounds for discipline and shall result in sanctions by the board under these ethical standards and standards of practice:
(g) Pursuant to RSA 490-C:4 (g), I, upon the receipt of a written allegation or complaint against a certified or formerly certified guardian ad litem who holds, held or may hold an appointment in a case under the authority of a court, the board may refer that matter to the appropriate court for investigation, resolution or other action, either in lieu of, or in addition to, the investigatory or disciplinary procedures of the board.
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