Guardian Ad Litem Gal Voucher {PC FM CV JV 024}

CV-FM-JV-PC-024 - GUARDIAN AD LITEM (GAL) VOUCHER. This form is used in the Maine Judicial Branch for court-appointed GALs to request compensation for their work on behalf of a child or vulnerable person in legal proceedings. GALs complete this form to document the number of hours worked and any related expenses, such as mileage or other case-related costs, based on the type and stage of the case. The form includes a detailed breakdown of legal case types, such as child protection cases (e.g., Jeopardy Hearings, Termination of Parental Rights, or Judicial Reviews), juvenile matters, guardianship, and adoptions. GALs must specify the legal stage completed, total hours worked—separated by hourly rate depending on the date—and confirm whether they are requesting more time than is typically allowed by court rule, which requires court pre-approval documentation. The form also includes a certification section where the GAL attests that the billing is accurate, complies with administrative orders, and does not include prohibited charges such as travel to their designated home court. In addition, GALs must detail travel dates, locations, mileage, and the purpose of travel, as well as attach receipts for qualifying expenses. The form must be signed with an original ink signature and cannot be submitted electronically. It is reviewed and approved by a judicial officer and court administration for payment processing. www.FormsWorkflow.com