tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125220381040097197.post3244755718998776953..comments2023-10-24T11:55:57.073-04:00Comments on Maine GALert: Almost 40 years with no Compliance System for Guardians ad litemAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00116455297447458871noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125220381040097197.post-56851324264790590182012-11-26T19:11:23.156-05:002012-11-26T19:11:23.156-05:00The report seems like such common sense that it is...The report seems like such common sense that it is hard to understand why it has taken so long for any kind of action. Why hasn't the House and Senate acted on any of this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125220381040097197.post-88930809190413617422012-11-25T07:31:58.658-05:002012-11-25T07:31:58.658-05:00Lack of compliance, performance controls, and eva...Lack of compliance, performance controls, and evaluation systems for almost 40 years- even after the 2006 OPEGA report? <br /><br />It's a system running wild, out of control, and unaccountable. It is inflicting disasters on the public and those in charge have no data, no oversight.<br /><br />At headquarters of the Judicial Branch, managers have no idea whether any of their GALs are following the "Rules and Regs" for GALs. There is no tracking of what GALs do. There is absolutely no survey of "consumer satisfaction" (or dissatisfaction). No eveluation of program effectiveness.<br /><br />Yet GALs continue with immunity, which furthers the problems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125220381040097197.post-9889921595811973422012-11-23T07:12:08.072-05:002012-11-23T07:12:08.072-05:00The amazing thing is that GALs are called "of...The amazing thing is that GALs are called "officers of the court", and no one manages them, has oversight, or supervision. They just do their own thing, protected by legal immunity and private 'ex parte' conversations with judges. No wonder those that are forced to pay for their services are often afraid of them. Huge power and no accountability!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125220381040097197.post-56068829733386093392012-11-22T16:34:33.943-05:002012-11-22T16:34:33.943-05:0040 years is a long time to go without any kind of ...40 years is a long time to go without any kind of management. The experience I had with my GAL - large unexplained bill. When questioned what she had done she managed to get the court to seal her work - as it was in the childs best interest. To this day no one knows what this person has done. I consider myself lucky - but hurt and un-trusting of the courts. It is nice to know I am not alone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com