IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA AT

In the Matter of:	)

)	Case No.

A minor under 18 years of age.	)

)	ORDER APPOINTING

Date of Birth:	)	GUARDIAN AD LITEM

The court has determined that the best interests of the minor will be served by the appointment of a guardian ad litem in this matter.

IT IS ORDERED that	is appointed guardian ad litem (GAL) for the minor in this matter. The GAL shall represent and advocate for the best interests of the minor. The GAL shall investigate by interviewing the minor and persons having substantial knowledge of the minor; determine the need for medical or physical evaluation of the minor; attend hearings and offer testimony or evidence; and perform all other duties required of a GAL by law or court rule. The GAL shall be prepared to give recommendations to the court based upon the GAL’s own observations, combined with the information from other sources, as to what course of action is in the best interest of the minor. Reasonable access by the GAL to the minor cannot be denied, absent court order.

CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED RECORDS AND INFORMATION: This order shall constitute a court-ordered release of information allowing the GAL access, without further court order, to confidential and privileged records and information pertaining to the minor. Confidential and privileged records and information include, but are not limited to: educational records, medical/psychiatric/psychological records, court records, juvenile justice records, child protection records, and financial records maintained on the minor. This order shall constitute the authority for officials in possession of such records and information to discuss their concerns regarding the minor with the GAL.

Any information received pursuant to this order shall remain confidential and shall not be disclosed to non-parties unless disclosure is necessary to carry out the duties of the GAL. The GAL shall obtain access to confidential information pertaining to the minor to the extent necessary to fulfill the duties of the GAL, and shall consider the preferences of the minor prior to obtaining such information

REPORTS: The GAL shall report at the request of the court at any stage of the proceedings.

A written report shall be due not later than three days prior to any disposition hearing, unless a different time limit is established by the court.

DURATION: This order shall remain in effect through the delinquency proceeding unless the court orders otherwise.

Next Hearing:	Purpose:

Special Instructions:

Date	Judicial Officer	Print or Type Name

I certify that on	, a copy of this order was distributed to:

GAL Minor/Atty Parent/Guardian DA DJJ

Clerk: