GAL Board

Purpose: Administer a statewide, independent Guardian ad Litem Program to advocate for the best interests of children, minor parents and incompetent adults in Juvenile and Family Court.

Members
Mandated Duties
Permissive Duties
Board Meetings

Members

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- Crysta L. Parkin, Board Chair, Term Ends: December 31, 2024
- Vacancy- Vice-Chair, Term Ended: January 2, 2023
- Vacancy - Term Ended: January 2, 2023
- Angela Lallemont, Term Ends: January 8, 2024
- Vacancy, Term Ended: January 2, 2023
- Timothy Zuehl, PhD, Term Ends: January 6, 2025
- Ruby Tolbert, Term Ends: January 5, 2026
Mandated Duties of the Board
- Approve and recommend to the legislature a budget for the board and program.
- Establish procedures for distribution of funding.
- Establish standards, administrative policies, procedures, and rules that affect a GAL's work.
- Appoint a Program Administrator.
Permissive Duties of the Board
- Adopt standards, policies, or procedures necessary to ensure quality advocacy for best interests of children.
- Propose statutory changes to legislature and rule changes to the Supreme Court.