INSTRUCTIONS: WASHINGTON D.C. ORDER REGARDING TEMPORARY RELIEF REQUEST

The form discussed in this article is issued by a Washington D.C. court in response to a petition requesting temporary relief and the appointment of a temporary fiduciary for a conservatorship or guardianship. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the District of Columbia Courts system.

Washington D.C. Regarding Temporary Relief Request Step 1: On the first blank line, enter the name of the adult who is the subject of the conservatorship or guardianship.

Washington D.C. Regarding Temporary Relief Request Step 2: On the next blank line, enter the date.

Washington D.C. Regarding Temporary Relief Request Step 3: On the next blank line, enter the month.

Washington D.C. Regarding Temporary Relief Request Step 4: On the next blank line, enter the last two digits of the year.

Washington D.C. Regarding Temporary Relief Request Step 5: Place a check mark next to the next statement if the face of the petition and supporting documentation provide sufficient basis to warrant an emergency hearing before the court for good cause having been shown.

Washington D.C. Regarding Temporary Relief Request Step 6: Place a check mark next to the next statement if the face of the petition and supporting documentation do not provide sufficient basis to warrant an emergency hearing before the court for good cause having been shown.

Washington D.C. Regarding Temporary Relief Request Step 7: Enter the date on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Regarding Temporary Relief Request Step 8: Enter the month on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Regarding Temporary Relief Request Step 9: Enter the last two digits of the year on the next blank line.

Washington D.C. Regarding Temporary Relief Request Step 10: Place a check mark next to the next statement if the request seeking an emergency hearing for temporary relief is granted. If so, enter the date, month and last two digits of the year in which the hearing will take place, the time at which it will occur, the courtroom in which it will take place, and the name of the judge who will preside. Place a check mark to the next statement if the request is denied.

Washington D.C. Regarding Temporary Relief Request Step 11: The judge should enter their signature on the last blank line.