1. (a) The specific duties of a guardian ad litem in an abuse and neglect case set forth in this section shall be in addition to the other obligations and duties of a guardian ad litem set forth in these rules.
2. (b) A guardian ad litem in an abuse and neglect case shall independently assess any recommendation made by the department of health and human services, division for children, youth and families.
3. (c) The guardian ad litem shall prepare a thorough and timely report with recommendations to the court when the court directs the guardian ad litem to file a report, including for, but not limited to, dispositional, review, permanency and post-permanency hearings.
4. (d) If a guardian ad litem is aware that a recipient of services disagrees with a recommendation being made by the guardian ad litem, the guardian ad litem shall fully advise the appointing court of this fact.

Source. #8941, eff 9-15-07, EXPIRED: 9-15-15 New. #11075, INTERIM, eff 4-18-16, EXPIRED: 10-15-16 New. #12010, eff 10-21-16