Reporting requirements — assistance by clerk
[C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §633.669] 84 Acts, ch 1299, §17; 85 Acts, ch 29, §9; 2007 Acts, ch 134, §16, 28; 2016 Acts, ch 1108, §72
1. A guardian appointed under this chapter shall file with the court the following written verified reports:
- a. An initial report within sixty days of the guardian’s appointment.
- b. An annual report, within ninety days of the close of the reporting period, unless the court otherwise orders on good cause shown.
- c. A final report within thirty days of the termination of the guardianship under section 633.675 unless that time is extended by the court.
2. Reports required by this section must include:
- a. The current mental and physical condition of the ward.
- b. The present living arrangement of the ward, including a description of each residence where the ward has resided during the reporting period.
- c. A summary of the medical, educational, vocational and technical, and other professional services provided for the ward.
- d. A description of the guardian’s visits with and activities on behalf of the ward.
- e. A recommendation as to the need for continued guardianship.
- f. Other information requested by the court or useful in the opinion of the guardian.
- 3. The court shall develop a simplified uniform reporting form for use in filing the required reports.
- 4. The clerk of the court shall notify the guardian in writing of the reporting requirements and shall provide information and assistance to the guardian in filing the reports.
- 5. Reports of guardians shall be reviewed and approved by a district court judge or referee.
- 6. Reports required by this section shall, if requested, be served on the attorney appointed to represent the ward in the guardianship proceeding and all other parties appearing in the proceeding.
[C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §633.669] 84 Acts, ch 1299, §17; 85 Acts, ch 29, §9; 2007 Acts, ch 134, §16, 28; 2016 Acts, ch 1108, §72
Referred to in §232.101A, §232.104