Arizona Laws 23-1066. Minor or incapacitated claimant; appointment of guardian ad litem; procedure
A. When it appears to the commission that a claimant for compensation or death benefits is a minor or incapacitated person, the commission, on motion of any party to the proceedings or on its own motion, may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the best interests of the minor or incapacitated person, in accordance with the terms, conditions and rules of the commission and this chapter. If required by the commission, the guardian ad litem shall give bond in the form and character required by law from a guardian ad litem appointed by the superior court, and in such amount as the commission determines. The bond shall be approved by the commission, and the guardian ad litem shall not be discharged from liability until the guardian ad litem files an account with the commission or with the superior court in the county in which the minor or incapacitated person resides, and until the account, after due notice, is approved.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 23-1066
- Commission: means the industrial commission of Arizona. See Arizona Laws 23-901
- Compensation: means the compensation and benefits provided by this chapter. See Arizona Laws 23-901
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Minor: means a person under eighteen years of age. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
B. The guardian ad litem shall receive compensation for the guardian ad litem’s services as is fixed and allowed by the commission or by the superior court.