Helpful Links
Below is a list of helpful links and organizations statewide and nationally that may provide additional resources pertaining to Guardianship/Conservatorship.
Title 15, Chapter 5, Idaho Code | Title 66, Chapter 4, Idaho Code
Idaho Court Administrative Rule 54
Idaho Court Administrative Rule 54
- A Self Advocate’s Guide to Supported Decision Making
- ABA Commission on Law and Aging
ABA Commission on Law and Aging has the mission to strengthen and secure the legal rights, dignity, autonomy, quality of life, and quality of care of elders.
- The Center for Guardianship Certification
The Center for Guardianship Certification provides a comprehensive guardian certification program and develops and administers a credentialing process for guardians, addressed issues related to renewal, suspension and revocation of credentials for guardians, and encourages, supports, and fosters best practices in the provision of quality guardianship services.
- Disability Rights of Idaho
Disability Rights of Idaho is a non-profit, advocacy agency serving people with disabilities in Idaho.
- Idaho Commission on Aging
Idaho Commission on Aging serves Idaho’s seniors, people with disabilities, and their caregivers by safeguarding their rights, fostering self-sufficiency, providing counseling, and advocating on their behalf.
- Idaho Legal Aid Services
Idaho Legal Aid Services is a non-profit Idaho law firm and community education organization that, among many services, provides a Senior Legal Hotline and the Idaho Senior Legal Guidebook.
- Managing Someone Else's Money
Help for court-appointed conservators in Idaho.
- National Guardianship Association
National Guardianship Association has the mission to advance the nationally recognized standard of excellence in guardianship.
- The Center for Elders and the Courts
The Center for Elders and the Courts serves as a resource for the judiciary and court management on issues related to aging. The center strives to increase judicial awareness of issues related to aging, provide training tools and resources to improve court responses to elder abuse and adult guardianships, and develop a collaborative community of judges, courts staff, and aging experts.
Bench Cards may be found under Resources and Media here.
I.C.A.R. 54 - Guardianships and Conservatorships
Every individual seeking appointment as a guardian or conservator shall file with the court a certificate of completion of the Supreme Court's online training course prior to the issuance of permanent letters of guardianship or conservatorship. The Supreme Court may charge a $25.00 fee to participants to cover the cost of furnishing this training. This fee shall be deposited in the guardianship pilot project fund as provided in section 31-3201 G, Idaho Code. Completion of the course or fees may be waived by the court. Effective Date: July 1, 2020.
> According to Idaho Court Administrative Rule 54.4 and 54.5 a court visitor or an IDHW evaluation committee must complete a differentiated case management tool (DCM tool) on a guardianship case where they are appointed and report the results back to the court. A DCM Tool is a an assessment tool that provides systemic identification of cases potentially needing more oversight in order to efficiently assign resources where most needed. You can find a copy of the required DCM tool here along with instructions.
> The Center for Elders and the Courts serves as a resource for the judiciary and court management on issues related to aging. The center strives to increase judicial awareness of issues related to aging, provide training tools and resources to improve court responses to elder abuse and adult guardianships, and develop a collaborative community of judges, courts staff, and aging experts.
> Check out the Idaho State Bar’s Guardian & Conservator Q & A Pamphlet
