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Florida Guardianship Chapter -ANSWER - 744 Plenary Guardianship -ANSWER - Total loss of rights of a person; Guardian can make all decisions regarding healthcare, and financial Incompetency was replaced by... -ANSWER - Incapacity Qualifications to serve as a guardian.... -ANSWER - 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 -ANSWER - 744.309 Criminal investigation statute -ANSWER - 744.3135 Criminal investigation statute terms -ANSWER - 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 -ANSWER - 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 -ANSWER - 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 -ANSWER - "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 m