Submission of Periodic Reports

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Guardianship Forms can be accessed on this site.

Periodic reports are required every 12, 24 or 36 months (see order appointing guardian to determine reporting period) from your appointment date as guardian.  Listed below are the titles of the typical reports that are needed.

File original documents with the Clerk.

File the following original documents/reports with the Clerk's office (the Clerk can file-stamp a copy for your records if you provide one at the time of filing):

1. Periodic Personal Care Plan (Form #22A)
2. Guardian's Report, Accounting, and Proposed Budget (Form #29A) *

*DO NOT file supporting financial documents (e.g. bank statements) with the Clerk.  They must be submitted along with the Orders to the GMP.  Guardians are required to retain copies of the supporting documents for four years in case the GMP needs the documents re-submitted for subsequent reviews.

Mail or deliver to the appropriate Clerk:

Franklin County Clerk

1016 N. 4th Ave.

3rd floor, Room 306

Pasco, WA 99301

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Benton County Superior Court Clerk

7122 W. Okanogan Pl, Bldg. A

Kennewick, WA 99336

Submit a bench copy of your periodic report along with originals of proposed orders and supporting financial documents to GMP.

Original proposed Orders must be submitted to the GMP (if you want a copy of the Orders after they have been signed, please provide a copy of the Orders along with a self-addressed stamped envelope):

1. Order Approving Guardian Report, Accounting and Budget (Form #29B)
2. Order Approving Personal Care Plan (Form #33C)
3. **Also provide supporting financial documents (e.g. bank statements) to the GMP.

Mail or deliver to:

Guardianship Monitoring Program (GMP)

Benton-Franklin County Superior Court Administration

7122 W. Okanogan Place, Bldg. A

Kennewick, WA 99336