New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules Gal - Guardian ad Litem Board
Here’s a clearer breakdown of the New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules overseeing the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Board:
📚 Overview of GAL Administrative Rules Structure
The rules are organized into five main chapters:
Chapter GAL 100 – Organizational Rules
Chapter GAL 200 – Procedural Rules
Chapter GAL 300 – Certification Requirements
Chapter GAL 400 – Continuing Status
Chapter GAL 500 – Ethical Standards & Practice Standards
Key Rule Snapshots
Certification Requirements (Chapter GAL 300)
Covers eligibility criteria, application, renewal, reinstatement procedures, and certification by the board .
Includes standards for education, experience, background checks, fees, and continuing education. For example, minimum age (25 years), degree plus experience, and initial & area‑specific training
Misconduct Complaints (Chapter GAL 203)
Procedure for submitting allegations of misconduct, including required complaint form info, timelines, and board notification steps
Ethical Standards (Chapter GAL 500)
GAL 503.02 outlines general obligations:
Act always in the best interests of the ward
Provide independent recommendations
Obtain necessary skill/knowledge or enlist assistance
Comply with applicable laws, statutes, and reporting requirements
Information & Accuracy (GAL 503.15)
GALs must submit truthful and accurate information in applications, communications with board/courts, and any court filings.
Must self-report criminal convictions or disqualifying offenses within 5 days
🔍 Accessing the Full Rules
You can review the complete text on the state’s official site or public law-reg sites such as Justia and Cornell LII:
Official OPLC page – covers laws and administrative rules
Justia NH Admin Rules (e.g. GAL 503.02)
Cornell LII (e.g. GAL 203.01 misconduct procedures)
These sources reflect content current as of the latest Registers (e.g., GAL 503.02 is current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025)
✅ Summary Table
| Rule Area | Focus |
|---|---|
| GAL 100‑200 | Board structure & general procedures |
| GAL 300 | Requirements to become a certified GAL |
| GAL 203 | Procedures for misconduct complaints |
| GAL 400 | Education and ongoing certification |
| GAL 500 | Ethical standards, conduct, best-interest mandates |
💡 Next Steps
Identify your focus: Are you interested in certification, ethics, misconduct, or general governance?
Refer to relevant chapter:
Process or misconduct → GAL 200/203
Ethical duties → GAL 500, especially 503.02 & 503.15
Consult the official code for precise legal wording and any recent amendments.
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