Annual report--Guardian of protected person--When filed

SDCL § 29A-5-403 — under SOUTH DAKOTA GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP ACT.

SDCL § 29A-5-403

A guardian of a protected person shall file a report with the court within sixty days following the first anniversary of the appointment and: (1) At least annually thereafter; (2) When the court orders additional reports to be filed; (3) When the guardian resigns or is removed; and (4) When the guardianship is terminated unless the court determines that there is then no need therefor. A guardian may elect to file a periodic report on a calendar - year basis. However, in no event may such a report cover a period of more than one year. A calendar - year report shall be filed with the court no later than April fifteenth of the succeeding year. A report shall briefly state: (1) The current mental, physical and social condition of the protected person; (2) The living arrangements during the reporting period; (3) The medical, educational, vocational and other professional services provided to the protected person and the guardian's opinion as to the adequacy of the protected person's care; (4) A summary of the guardian's visits with and activities on the protected person's behalf; (5) If the protected person is institutionalized, whether the guardian agrees with the current treatment or habilitation plan; (6) A recommendation as to the need for continued guardianship and any recommended changes in the scope of the guardianship; (7) Any other information requested by the court or useful in the opinion of the guardian; (8) The compensation requested and the reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the guardian; and (9) The date on which the guardian completed the training curricula required pursuant to §