3-1-712. (Temporary) Grants for public guardianship programs. (1) The judicial branch shall make grants to organizations that provide guardianship services to indigent individuals for whom a guardian is not otherwise available. The grants must be used to provide training and guidance to family members serving as guardians, to public defenders and district court judges who are handling guardianship cases, and to volunteer guardians of indigent individuals who are unable to pay for guardianship services.

(2) In making grants, the judicial branch shall consider:

(a) recommendations of the working interdisciplinary network of guardianship stakeholders provided for in 3-1-711; and

(b) geographic balance if awarding grants to more than one organization.

(3) Grant funds may not be allocated to or used by any organization or individual that serves on the working interdisciplinary network of guardianship stakeholders.

(4) The supreme court administrator shall establish procedures for grant applications, grant awards, grant distribution, and the accountability of money appropriated for the grant program. (Terminates June 30, 2023--sec. 8, Ch. 241, L. 2017.)