# Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 308: Rule 308. Duties of a Parent's GAL

> Arizona · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R308

## Section

- **Citation:** Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 308
- **Heading:** Rule 308. Duties of a Parent's GAL
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Court Rules / Rules of Procedure for the Juvenile Court / Part III. Child Dependency and Guardianship, Termination of Parental Rights / 1. General Provisions › Parties and Participants / Rule 308

## Text

(a) Confer with the Client. The GAL must meet with the client and clearly explain the GAL's role and the absence of the attorney-client privilege between the GAL and the client. (b) Investigate the Case. The GAL must review all relevant information regarding the client and investigate the issues in the case. If appropriate, the GAL must contact the client's service providers or others who might have information that would assist the GAL. The GAL may assist in determining appropriate services for the client. (c) Attend Hearings. The GAL must attend all hearings, meet with the client before each substantive hearing, and report to the court on what is in the client's best interests. With the court's permission, the GAL may call and cross-examine witnesses. The GAL's position must not be substituted for the client's position as advocated by the client's attorney.

## Nearby sections

- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 301 Rule 301. Application and Interpretation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R301.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 302 Rule 302. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R302.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 303 Rule 303. Assignment and Appointment of an Attorney; Advisory Attorney](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R303.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 304 Rule 304. Appearance, Substitution, and Withdrawal; Responsibilities of Parties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R304.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 305 Rule 305. Appointment of a GAL](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R305.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 306 Rule 306. Duties of Child's Attorney or a Child's GAL](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R306.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 307 Rule 307. Duties of a Parent's Attorney](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R307.md)
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- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 309 Rule 309. Education Requirements for Court-Appointed Attorneys and GALs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R309.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 310 Rule 310. Child's Rights; Special Education](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R310.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 311 Rule 311. Participants' Rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R311.md)

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