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GDN C 103

Order Appointing Court Visitor

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2026

This form is used to ask the court to officially appoint a court visitor for an adult who is the subject of a guardianship or conservatorship case. It asks the judge to make findings about the appointment and set rules for the visitor's work.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in a guardianship or conservatorship case to request that the court appoint a visitor to investigate the adult's needs and abilities.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is used to create an order from the court, so it is filed by either party involved in the case.
What does the court visitor do?
The visitor has many duties, including interviewing the adult, reviewing financial records, and writing a detailed report for the court.
Does this form involve a fee?
The form includes sections to determine if the filing fee should be waived or if the visitor's payment will be at public or private expense.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2026.

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