July 22, 2020 - The Administrative Office of the Courts has determined that the concern for spread of COVID-19 and the Governor’s declaration of statewide emergency creates an emergency that necessitates granting immediate authority for licensed fiduciaries to comply with visitation requirements in the manner provided for in this order. Click Here to View a Copy of AO 2020-118 re: Licensed Fiduciary's Obligation to Visit Ward

April 15, 2020 - In response to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Certification and Licensing Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts is encouraging each licensed fiduciary to develop a continuity plan with another licensed fiduciary, in the event you have an event that affects your ability to comply with your responsibilities to those you assist.  Additionally, the Arizona Supreme Court has issued Administrative Order 2020-65 addressing a licensed fiduciary’s visitation requirements, a copy of which can be found HERE.

The following statement has been copied from the Arizona Judicial Courts website and duplicated here for your convenience

Attorneys, litigants, and the public are encouraged to check with their local courts for local practices and advisories. Local court information is available online at https://www.azcourts.gov/AZ-Courts/AZ-Courts-Locator and https://azcourthelp.org/arizona-courthouses.

The Arizona Judicial Branch is monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and is committed to maintaining access to judicial branch services while keeping litigants, probationers, staff, and the public safe. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is coordinating with the state health department and other governmental agencies to ensure we are consistent with their guidance in the appropriate response while maintaining individual’s rights to justice.

Updates will be posted to https://www.azcourts.gov/covid19 and on the Arizona Supreme Court’s social media outlets:
@AZCourts on Twitter and Facebook @ArizonaSupremeCourt.

The impact of Coronavirus varies within the state, and the level of response and adjustment will vary. Not all courts have a social media presence or website. The AOC will post court-specific information as it becomes available.

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In addition, the National Guardianship Association (NGA) has put together a webpage of links and resources that they have identified to guardians during this unprecedented time. Note that policies and laws vary from state to state. A policy’s inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement by NGA or AFA.