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Guardianship

A guardian is a court-appointed decision-maker for an individual who is not able to make their own decisions; usually appointed based on one of the one of the following: developmental disabilities, memory loss, chronic and serious mental illness, substance abuse issues or other conditions that limit their decision making ability. The court may appoint the guardian as the guardian of the person, guardian of the person's estate, or both. To proceed with guardianship a medical doctor or licensed psychologist must complete an examination of the individual, find that the individual is no longer competent, and be available to testify if the guardianship is contested.

State Laws Regarding Guardianships

Guardianships and Protective Orders are defined in Wisconsin Statues Chapters 54 and 55. They are legal methods for appointing an alternative decision-maker and identifying required services for individuals who are legally incompetent. These individuals are usually people with one of the conditions listed above.

While positive outcomes are usually the result of guardianship and/or protective placement orders, these legal processes limit or remove rights to which individuals in our society are normally entitled. Care must be taken to protect each individual's rights while assuring that individuals who are legally incompetent receive the support and services they need 

If a need is identified, Iron County Human Services or another agency with other specialized services may work with the individual to identify additional resources that may be of assistance.

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Location

Iron County Court House, Second Floor

300 Taconite Street, Suite 201     Hurley, WI 54534

Phone

715-561-3636

Fax

715-561-2128

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement       Find It Here

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights

regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color,

national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age,

political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

 

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities

who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large

print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they

applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact

USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

 

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA

Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at:

U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form

508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (833) 620-1071, or by writing a letter

addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a

written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant

 

 

Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The

completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to:

(1) Mail:

Food and Nutrition Service, USDA

1320 Braddock Place, Room 334

Alexandria, VA 22314; or

 

(2) Fax:

(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

 

(3) Email:

FNSCIVILRIGHTSCOMPLAINTS@usda.gov

 

 

 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider





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