9.04.250 Authority and Duties of Guardian of Child's Person

(a) Authority of consent. The guardian of the child's person has the authority without limitation to consent to marriage and enlistment in the military service of the United States, to consent to any medical, psychiatric, or surgical treatment, and to consent to the adoption of the child unless the child has a living parent whose rights have not been terminated.

(b) Right to custody of child. The guardian of the child's person have the right to physical custody of the child or to determine an appropriate placement for the child, subject to the review of the Court. When he does not have physical custody of the child, the guardian of the child's person or his designee has the duty of reasonable visitation with the child.

(c) Responsibilities. The guardian of the child's person has the responsibility to ensure that the child receives adequate support, care, nurturances, and education and to ensure that the child has legal representation in legal actions.

(d) Reports to court. An individual or agency appointed as guardian of the child's person shall report to the Court within ninety days on a permanent plan for the child. At least every six (6) months thereafter, a report shall be made to the Court on the implementation of such plan.