Notice and Order – Guardianship – Revised Background Screening Policy for Proposed Guardians of Incapacitated Adults: Amendments to Rule 4:86-2

NOTICE TO THE BAR 

GUARDIANSHIP - REVISED BACKGROUND SCREENING POLICY FOR PROPOSED GUARDIANS OF INCAPACITATED ADULTS: AMENDED COURT RULES AND REVISED COURT FORMS 

The Supreme Court has approved revisions to the Background Screening Policy for Proposed Guardians of Incapacitated Adults (the "policy"). The Court also has amended Rule 4:86(2)(b )(3) ("Action for Guardianship of an Incapacitated Person or for the Appointment of a Conservator") effective May 1, 2023. The Certification of Criminal and Civil Judgment History (CN 12706) and Order Fixing Guardianship Hearing Date and Appointing Attorney for Alleged Incapacitated Person (CN 12013) forms also have been revised. 

The amendments to the Court Rule are attached. Directive #06-23 ("Guardianships of Incapacitated Adults - Revised Background Screening Policy for Proposed Guardians; Amended Court Rules and Revised Court Forms"), which supersedes Directive #11-21 and which will be separately published, promulgates the revised Background Screening Policy for Proposed Guardians, the revised court forms, and guidance for application of the revised policy. 

Questions related to Directive #06-23 or the revised policy, amended rules, or revised forms should be directed to the AOC's Civil Practice Division at (609) 815-2900 ext. 54900 or civilwebsites.mbx@njcourts.gov. 

SUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY 

It is ORDERED that the attached amendments to Rule 4:86-2 of the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey are adopted to be effective May 1, 2023.