A. Upon motion or in the discretion of the Court, a Guardian ad Litem (“GAL”) may be appointed to represent unmarried infants, persons of unsound mind, adult prisoners, or active military personnel. The appointment shall be made from a list for paternity actions. The list shall be maintained by the Juvenile Clerk. See RDDC 1304.

B. The Juvenile Clerk shall allow attorneys and GALs representing incarcerated parents in paternity cases to have access to the records of those actions.

C. The GAL for the putative father who qualifies under A. above shall notify the client of the appointment, inform him of the nature of the proceeding, and of his right to have genetic testing conducted.

D. Within sixty (60) days of the appointment, the GAL for the putative father who qualifies under A. above shall file an Answer on behalf of the client or a report stating that, after careful examination, the GAL is unable to present a defense. If the GAL fails to report or answer within sixty (60) days, the Court may impose appropriate sanctions upon the GAL and remove the attorney from the appointment list.

E. Compensation: At the conclusion of the action or proceeding, motions for compensation shall be accompanied by an affidavit from the GAL indicating the statutory basis for the appointment, the hours of service rendered, a brief description of the services rendered and the reasonableness of the fee requested.