INSTRUCTIONS: WASHINGTON D.C. PETITION FOR A GENERAL PROCEEDING

The form discussed in this article is used to petition for a general proceeding to appoint a Washington D.C. guardian or conservator or to enter a protective order. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the District of Columbia Courts system.

Washington D.C. Petition For A General Proceeding Step 1: Enter the name of the subject of the case on the first blank line.

Washington D.C. Petition For A General Proceeding Step 2: Place a check mark next to the first statement if petitioning for the appointment of a guardian for an incapacitated individual. If so, indicate with a check mark whether you are seeking a general or limited guardian for someone with a mental retardation or other incapacitation. Indicate which with a check mark.

Washington D.C. Petition For A General Proceeding Step 3: Place a check mark next to the next statement if petitioning for the appointment of a successor guardian. If so, indicate whether you are petitioning for the appointment of a general or limited successor guardian.

Washington D.C. Petition For A General Proceeding Step 4: Place a check mark next to the next statement if petitioning for the appointment of a conservator for a protected individual. If so, indicate whether you are petitioning for the appointment of a general or limited conservator.

Washington D.C. Petition For A General Proceeding Step 5: Place a check mark next to the next statement if petitioning for the entry or a protective order.

Washington D.C. Petition For A General Proceeding Step 6: On line 1a, enter your name.

Washington D.C. Petition For A General Proceeding Step 7: On line 1b, enter your address.

Washington D.C. Petition For A General Proceeding Step 8: On line 1c, enter your relationship to the subject.

Washington D.C. Petition For A General Proceeding Step 9: On line 2a, enter the name of the subject.

Washington D.C. Petition For A General Proceeding Step 10: On line 2b, enter the age of the subject.

Washington D.C. Petition For A General Proceeding Step 11: On line 2c, enter the address of the subject.

Washington D.C. Petition For A General Proceeding Step 12: On line 2d, enter the telephone number of the subject. Complete the rest of the form as instructed.