Mission Statement:

The mission of the Yuba County Public Guardian's office is to provide comprehensive conservatorship services to a diverse elderly and disabled population commensurate to each individuals needs through an integrated system of care and a professional, highly trained staff.

Programs and Services:

The Yuba County Public Guardian/Conservator provides conservatorship administrative services under the jurisdiction of the Superior Court for the elderly and the disabled in the County including the budgeting of funds, the payment of bills, the protection, storage and sale of real and personal property, the supervision of medical care, placement and treatment, and the assurance that the basic provisions of food, clothing and shelter are met.

The office consists of members Asha Davis, Yuba County Public Guardian/Conservator, and Kathy Bartel, an Office Specialist/Deputy. There are two types of Conservatorships administered by the office. LPS, which is for the mentally ill, and Probates, for the elderly or disabled.

Conservatorships are filed on a referral basis from doctors in the community. Concerned family or friends are able to contact the Public Guardian for information on the process or recommendations to alternative services.

The Public Guardian is unable to act as an attorney for any private party. Forms for filing Probate Conservatorships are available from the Superior Court Clerks at 215 5th Street, 2nd Floor, Marysville, CA 95901.