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Florida Guardianship Chapter - 744 Plenary Guardianship - Total loss of rights of a person; Guardian can make all decisions regarding healthcare, and financial Incompetency was replaced by... - Incapacity Qualifications to serve as a guardian.... - 1- over the age of 18 2- no felony charges 3- not a service provider 4- never charged with abuse, abandonment, or neglect 5- not a creditor Qualifications Florida Statute - 744.309 Criminal investigation statute - 744.3135 Criminal investigation statute terms - guardians, including all of their employees that have a fiduciary responsibility to the guardian's wards undergo LEVEL 2 criminal investigations initially, then every 5 years. It is completed VIA Electronic fingerprinting . A LEVEL 1 must be conducted every 2 years Blanket Fiduciary Bond - Each professional guardian who files a petition for appointment is required to post a blanket fiduciary bond with the clerk of the court in the county where the guardian's primary place of business is located. The bond must be in the amount of $50,000. Annual premium can range from 250-500 Registration - Each guardian must register with the OPPG, formally SPGO. you need: 1- completion of 40-hour course 2- letter indicating passage of state exam 3- copy of 50,000 blanket bond 4- credit history report 5- check for registration fee- $35 Parens Patrie - "King as Father"- responsibility and protection and care for the mentally disabled person with the King. Current practices recognize the state as the "Father". Guardian Advocate for mentally ill - 394.4598 -Persona appointed to make medical and mental health decisions for an individual who has been hospitalized under FS 394 Guardian Advocate - Appoints guardian for people who have developmental disabilities. Once appointed, the guardian advocate is governed by FS 744 and must abide by same requirements as other court appointed guardians Pre-need guardian - 744.3045 - Competent adult may name a preneed guardian to serve in the event of becoming incapacitated. Written declaration can be filed with the clerk of court - Within 20 days after assuming duties, the preneed guardian must petition the court for confirmation of appointment Natural Guardian - 744.301 -Mother and father -Or parent who holds sole custody -Or mother who gave birth out of wedlock Voluntary Guardian - 744.341 -petition for appointment of a guardian must be accompanied by a certificate of licensed physician specifying he or she has examined the petitioner and that the petitioner is competent to understand Advantages for ward under voluntary guardianship - - receive copies of initial and annual reports -approve or disapprove actions of guardian -approve or disapprove of guardian fees -terminate the guardianship at any time as long as he or she is competent