Guardians ad Litem Volunteers Services - Guardian Ad Litem Program

Guardians ad Litem Volunteers Services - Guardian Ad Litem Program - Fifth Judicial District

204 East Brown, Luverne, MN 56156

Eligibility

Individuals wishing to volunteer as a Guardian ad Litem in Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, and Watonwan counties

Hours

8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

(507)283-5017

Fax

(507)220-2501

Voice

https://mn.gov/guardian-ad-litem/

Application process

Prospective volunteers must go through an application, interview and screening process, including a thorough background check. They must complete a 40-hour juvenile court training that is typically offered at the local level. Volunteers must commit themselves to at least a year and a half of service and carry two cases during their volunteer tenure.

Service area

Blue Earth County, MN
Brown County, MN
Cottonwood County, MN
Faribault County, MN
Jackson County, MN
Lincoln County, MN
Lyon County, MN
Martin County, MN
Murray County, MN
Nicollet County, MN
Nobles County, MN
Pipestone County, MN
Redwood County, MN
Rock County, MN
Watonwan County, MN

Description

A Guardian Ad Litem provides advocacy for children by gathering information to make recommendations in court regarding their best interests. Most of these cases are related to allegations of child abuse and/or neglect, family violence, or marital dissolution proceedings.

Last assured

05/20/2025

What's Here

Families Juvenile Courts Guardians ad Litem Volunteers Family Law Courts

Providing organization

Guardian Ad Litem Program - Fifth Judicial District

Provides advocacy for children by gathering information to make recommendations in court regarding their best interests. Most of these cases are related to allegations of child abuse and/or neglect, family violence, or marital dissolution proceedings.