A Washington Guardian Ad Item (GAL) Report Cover Sheet is a form used in Washington state to document the court's appointment of a GAL. The GAL is a court-appointed attorney who is responsible for providing an independent, neutral perspective and advocating in the best interests of the child or other vulnerable person in cases involving custody or guardianship. The GAL Report Cover Sheet is a document that must be completed and submitted to the court in conjunction with any GAL report. The Washington GAL Report Cover Sheet includes a variety of information, including the date of the report, the court case number, the GAL's name, contact information, and the name of the child or vulnerable individual, as well as the names and contact information of any relevant parties. Additionally, the report cover sheet may include information about the GAL's appointment, including the date of the appointment, the court order that authorized the appointment, and any special instructions. There are several types of Washington GAL Report Cover Sheets available, depending on the type of report being submitted. These include the Initial GAL Report Cover Sheet, which is used for the GAL's initial report, and the Review/Update GAL Report Cover Sheet, which is used for subsequent reviews and updates. Additionally, there are cover sheets for GAL's Final Report and GAL's Closing Report.