Bannock County
Guardian & ConservatorFamily Court Services
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Court Assistance Office
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Family Court Services
624 E Center Room 106
Pocatello, ID 83201
Hours
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Contact
Phone: (208) 236-7416
Fax: (208) 236-7431
Guardian & Conservator
Guardianship and Conservatorship Monitoring Program (GCMP)
Sandra E. Thoen, MHHSA
Guardianship and Conservatorship Monitoring Coordinator
sthoen@idcourts.gov
(208)-236-7422
What is the Guardianship/Conservatorship Monitoring Program?
The GCMP’s goal is to help ensure:
- persons under guardianship or conservatorship are protected against abuse, neglect, or exploitation;
- that appointed persons understand and fulfill their duties and responsibilities both prior to and during their appointment;
- implementation of streamlined policies, procedures, and forms; and
- a third-party review system for monitoring the care of persons under protective proceedings. It is the duty of the GCMP to oversee guardianship and/or conservatorship cases that have been established by the Court and track the well-being of the vulnerable person through reporting requirements and monitoring.
What is a Guardian?
A Guardian is a court-appointed person responsible for the care, custody, and control of the PERSON under guardianship on a temporary or permanent basis.
What is a Conservator?
A Conservator is a person appointed by a probate court to manage the ESTATE of the person under conservatorship on a temporary and or permanent basis.
Annual Reporting and Where to Get The Form Templates
All Guardians and Conservators are to complete Guardian’s Status Reports and Conservator’s Accounting Reports every year. Reports are due on the anniversary date of your appointment as Guardian and/or Conservator.
Example: If your appointment date was January 2, 2024, your reports are due January 2, 2025, and on January 2 every year thereafter.
You may obtain Annual Report Templates and/or file formal complaints regarding a Guardianship or Conservatorship by clicking the button below.
Caregiver Resources
| Guardian and Conservation Workshop |
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The Guardianship and Conservatorship Workshop services are FREE. The dates are yet to be determined. 1:1 Q/A Sessions Available. The GCMP Coordinator cannot give legal or fiscal advice but may provide additional information and resources to assist you in successfully fulfilling your duties as a Guardian and Conservator. For more information or to make an appointment for a 1:1 session, call (208)-236-7422 . |
| Managing Someone Else’s Money |
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For help with Court-Appointed Conservators in Idaho, click the button below. The following resources can also be found by clicking the button below.
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| Idaho Department of Health & Welfare |
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Offers many programs and services for children and families. |
| Area V Agency on Aging |
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The following resources can also be found by clicking the button below.
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| Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisor (SHIBA) |
| Information about Medicare |
| 211 Idaho Care Line |
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The following resources can also be found by clicking the button below.
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| Southeast Idaho Public Health |
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The following resources can also be found by clicking the button below.
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Legal Advice
The GCMP will not offer legal advice.
If you have legal questions, we offer a FREE online Zoom Attorney Workshop. Click the button below and scan the QR code to sign up using our fillable form, or call 208-236-7067 for more information. If your legal needs are urgent, you may seek advice by contacting the Idaho State Bar at (208) 334-4500 or online at https://www.isb.idaho.gov and utilize the “Lawyer Referral Services link.”
Disclaimer
Family Court Services does not represent parties or any of their interests. While confidentiality practices concerning anything discussed are utilized, it is not guaranteed. Family Court Services may provide services to the opposing party/ies (other person/s involved in the same case). Family Court Services can only give information, not interpretations of laws or strategies for any case. If seeking representation, a confidential consultation, or legal advice, you will have to consult with a private attorney.
The professionals listed are not endorsed by Family Court Services, the Idaho Supreme Court, or Bannock County. This list is neither complete nor exhaustive.
Contact Family Court
| Position | Name & Email | Phone |
| Family Court Manager | Davey Burrell | 208-236-7416 |
| Domestic Violence Coordinator | Kimberly Talbot | 208-236-7421 |
| Guardian and Conservator Monitor | Sandra Thoen | 208-236-7422 |
| Court Assistance Officer | Arianne Despain | 208-236-7067 |
