State Public Guardian.
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Overview
This bill creates a State Public Guardian position to assist California counties in providing guardianship and conservatorship services to vulnerable adults. The State Public Guardian would offer guidance, technical assistance, and training materials to local public guardians and conservators, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. It aims to address the increasing need for these services due to California’s aging population and the challenges faced by local public guardianship programs.
Key provisions
- Establishes a State Public Guardian position within the Judicial Council State Department of Social Services.
- Requires the State Public Guardian to provide guidance and technical assistance to local public guardians and conservators.
- Mandates the provision of training materials and support for continuing education.
- Directs the State Public Guardian to review existing policies and recommend statutory changes.
- Requires the development of a standardized referral form for public guardianship and conservatorship requests.
- Authorizes the State Public Guardian to explore a standardized reporting system to identify caseload management gaps.
- Limits the State Public Guardian’s role to supporting local guardianships and conservatorships, excluding those for individuals with severe disabilities under the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act.
- Requires appropriation by the Legislature to fund the position and its activities.
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