INSTRUCTIONS: WASHINGTON D.C. PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY GUARDIAN

The form discussed in this article is used to petition for the appointment of a temporary guardian in Washington D.C. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the District of Columbia Courts system.

Washington D.C. Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Step 1: On the first blank line, enter the name of the adult who is the subject of this petition.

Washington D.C. Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Step 2: Check the first box if petitioning for an emergency guardian for up to 21 days based on a life-threatening situation or situation involving emergency care when no other person appears to have authority to act under the circumstances.

Washington D.C. Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Step 3: Check the second box if petitioning for a health care guardian for up to 90 days when there is no guardian, there are two certifications of incapacity and no other person appears to have authority to act under the circumstances.

Washington D.C. Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Step 4: Check the third box if petitioning for a provisional guardian for up to 6 months based on a finding that any guardian is not effectively performing their duties and the welfare of the ward requires immediate action.

Washington D.C. Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Step 5: Check the fourth box if seeking extension of an appointment. Indicate whether seeking extension of an emergency or health care guardian with a check mark.

Washington D.C. Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Step 6: On line 1a, enter your name.

Washington D.C. Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Step 7: On line 1b, enter your address.

Washington D.C. Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Step 8: On line 1c, enter your telephone number.

Washington D.C. Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Step 9: On line 1d, enter your relationship to the subject.

Washington D.C. Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Step 10: On line 2a, enter the name of the subject.

Washington D.C. Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Step 11: On line 2b, enter the age of the subject.

Washington D.C. Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian Step 12: Complete the rest of the form as instructed.