The Guardianship Service Board (GSB) is appointed as Guardian of the Person for adult residents of Franklin County, Ohio with a substantial mental impairment or developmental disability who have been declared incompetent by the Franklin County Probate Court.
We are appointed by the Franklin County Probate Court to serve as guardian of last resort meaning there is no other adult or entity available and/or appropriate to be guardian. Referrals for GSB services come from specific sources, not the public. As guardian, we are involved in situations that require a decision maker with authority to consent to things such as medical or mental health care and residential placement.
The GSB staff is comprised of social workers, legal counsel, paralegals, and administrative professionals to support the Franklin County residents in our care.
2026 Board Meeting Notice
All meetings will be held in the Government Tower - Columbus Room - 373 S. High St, 16th Floor
- Thursday, February 19, 2026, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Thursday, May 21, 2026 2 p.m. - 4 p.m
- Thursday, August 20, 2026 2 p.m. - 4 p.m
- Thursday, November 19, 2026 2 p.m. - 4 p.m
Please visit us at guardian.franklincountyohio.gov for any additional changes and/or meeting minutes
2026-Board-Meeting-notice.docx(DOCX, 98KB)