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                           LSPR 98.24
                   MANDATORY GUARDIAN TRAINING

     (a) Definition of Applicable Cases.  This rule applies to
all guardianship cases including those originating under RCW
11.88 and SPR 98.16W.  The court, in its discretion, may also
direct other persons to take all or part of the mandatory
guardian training.
                                             Effective 1/1/07

     (b) Intent.  The purpose of mandatory guardian training is
to provide information to prospective guardians about their legal
responsibilities as a guardian.
                                             Effective 1/1/07

     (c) Guardian Training.  Except as provided in (d) no person
shall be appointed guardian by the court until he/she has
successfully completed the Mandatory Guardian Training sponsored
by the Spokane County Superior Court.  Successful completion
shall be evidenced by a certificate issued by the court.
                                             Effective 1/1/07

     (d) Special Consideration/Waiver.  Certified Professional
Guardians are not required to attend guardian training as long as
the guardian is in good standing with the Certified Professional
Guardian Board.  The court may waive the training for attorneys,
bank trust officers and other professionals who have been
appointed as guardians in the past.
                                             Effective 1/1/07

     (e) Fees.  Each participant shall pay a fee to Spokane
County to cover the cost of the training and guardian manual.
The court may waive the fee in cases where the proposed guardian
and/or the alleged incapacitated person is indigent.
                                             Effective 1/1/07