Biennial Education

(a) Probate Judge. (1) A probate judge who was in office on September 1, 2023, must complete: (A) one hour of education on alternatives to guardianship and supports and services available to proposed wards and wards by December 1, 2025; and Page 1 (B) one hour of education on alternatives to guardianship and supports and services available to proposed wards and wards every two years thereafter. (2) A probate judge who assumes office after September 1, 2023, must complete one hour of education on alternatives to guardianship and supports and services available to proposed wards and wards every two years from the probate judge’s anniversary of assuming office. (3) The probate judge must certify completion consistent with Rule 9 of the Rules of Judicial Education. (b) Court Investigator or Court Visitor. (1) A court investigator or a court visitor must complete two hours of education on guardianship every two years. Of the two hours of education, the court investigator or the court visitor must complete one hour of education on alternatives to guardianship and supports and services available to proposed wards and wards. (2) Certification. The court investigator and the court visitor must file with each appointing court a certificate or other proof of completion. (c) Other Laws and Rules Applicable. Nothing in this rule excuses completion of other education requirements mandated by law or rule.