The Nebraska Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item is a court order issued by the Nebraska Supreme Court to appoint a Guardian Ad Item (GAL) in certain juvenile and family court cases. The GAL is a person appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child or other protected party in legal proceedings. The order outlines the duties and responsibilities of the GAL and must be signed by the presiding judge before it can be enforced. There are two types of Nebraska Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item: Juvenile Case GAL Order and Adult Protective Services GAL Order. The Juvenile Case GAL Order is issued when a juvenile is involved in a legal proceeding, such as a custody dispute or a delinquency matter. The Adult Protective Services GAL Order is issued when an adult is involved in a legal proceeding, such as a guardianship or conservatorship. Both orders require that the GAL investigate the facts of the case and render an opinion on the best interests of the protected party.