Who Can Make a Referral to the Public Guardian Program?
Anyone may submit a referral on behalf of a person who is incapacitated, indigent, and has no one to serve as their guardian. If the person is offered a slot in the program, the referring party is responsible for asking the court to appoint a public guardian.
Don’t Go to Court Too Soon
It is very important not to ask the court to appoint a public guardian unless the person has already been offered a slot by a local public guardian program.
How to Make a Referral
- If the person receives services from a Community Services Board, click here to learn more.
- For all other individuals, complete the referral form, and determine where to submit it based on the person’s residence.
Once the referral is received, the local public guardian program will contact the referring party about next steps.
After Acceptance
If the person is accepted into the program, the referral source must hire a lawyer to begin the legal process in circuit court. In some cases, financial help may be available to cover part of the legal costs. The local public guardian program can explain how the process works and whether help is available.
Contact
This program is managed by the Division for Community Living.