Guardian Ad Litem Statement {NHJB-4018-Se}

NHJB-4018-Se - GUARDIAN AD LITEM STATEMENT. This form is used by court-appointed Guardians ad Litem (GALs) in New Hampshire Superior Court to request payment for services rendered in assigned cases. The form provides space to record total hours worked, travel time, reimbursable expenses, and previous invoice amounts. It must be signed and certified by the GAL, confirming that they were board-certified throughout their service and that the billing is true and reasonable. GALs are compensated at a rate of $125 per hour. Reimbursable expenses include mileage (at the state rate) and telephone costs; all other expenses require receipts and pre-approval. Maximum compensation varies by case type—$2,300 for abuse/neglect through the dispositional hearing, $2,500 for parental notification cases, and $1,500 for Supreme Court appeals. A motion to exceed fee guidelines must be approved before the cap is surpassed, and excess fees are paid only with certification from the Chief Justice for good cause. Bills must be itemized and filed within 60 days of case conclusion or discharge. www.FormsWorkflow.com