Appointment of Guardians ad Litem

Please note that GALs must be listed on this registry in order to be appointed to cases in Benton and Franklin Counties.

Any Title 26 GAL from this list can be appointed to a case if all parties agree on the GAL.  If parties cannot agree on a GAL, please submit the form Title 26 GAL Strike List Request to Superior Court Administration.

Please see below for the form.

If you have questions or need additional information,

Apply to Become a Guardian ad Litem (send email to GAL Registry Manager)

Apply for the Title 26 GAL Registry

County Paid Title 26 GALs are paid $125/hr w/cap of 10 hours.

Include all supporting documentation along with a copy of the Order Appointing and any subsequent orders approving additional fees should that apply.

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  • Type-In Order Appointing GAL (UPDATED MAY 2024)
  • Write-In Order Appointing GAL (UPDATED MAY 2024)
  • DECLARATION RE FINAL PP TYPE IN (UPDATED SEPT. 2024)
  • DECLARATION RE FINAL PP WRITE IN (Updated SEPT. 2024)
  • GAL INTAKE FORM
  • GAL Release of Information (UPDATED JANUARY 2024)
  • Sealed Confidential GAL Report (UPDATED MAY 2024)
  • Title 26 GAL Report Public Document Summary
  • County paid PRELIM GAL REPORT (UPDATED MAY 2024)
  • County paid FINAL GAL REPORT (UPDATED MAY 2024)
  • Information Request by County Paid GAL
  • Information Request by County Paid GAL
  • Motion for Order Approving Payment at Public Expense