Guardian screening form

(a) Screening form to be submitted with petition

Each proposed probate guardian, except a public guardian, or a bank or other entity entitled to conduct the business of a trust company, must submit to the court with the petition for appointment of guardian a completed Confidential Guardian Screening Form (form GC-212).

(b) Use of form

The information on the Confidential Guardian Screening Form is used by the court and by persons or agencies designated by the court to assist the court in determining whether a proposed guardian should be appointed.

(c) Form to be confidential

The Confidential Guardian Screening Form and the information contained on the form are confidential. The clerk must maintain these forms in a manner that will protect and preserve their confidentiality.