Under the Guardianship, Protective Proceedings, and Durable Power of Attorney statute, D.C. Code § 21-2001, et. seq., an individual who is alleged to be incapacitated may have an Examiner appointed by the court to evaluate the condition of the individual and to make appropriate recommendations to the court and others as appropriate . 

Duties

Under the Guardianship, Protective Proceedings, and Durable Power of Attorney statute, D.C. Code § 21-2041(d), et. seq., an individual who is alleged to be incapacitated may have an Examiner appointed by the court to evaluate the condition of the individual and to make appropriate recommendations to the court.  If the incapacity is alleged to arise from the diagnosis of intellectual disability, the preferred Examiner will be a qualified intellectual disability professional who can present a complete social, psychological and medical evaluation of the individual to the court. The Examiner shall submit a written report to the court prior to the court hearing, and shall attend the hearing.

Requirements

• Background and security investigation are required.
• Must petition the court for compensation.

Qualifications

Professionals must be licensed in the District of Columbia. 

Education

Training or experience in the diagnosis, care or treatment of the causes of or conditions leading to incapacity to manage financial resources or to meet essential requirements for physical health, safety, habilitation or therapeutic needs.

Contacts

• Address District of Columbia Courts Moultrie Building 500 Indiana Avenue, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20001 United States
• Name: G. Brandon
• Phone: 202-879-0496
• Email: [email protected]