The Court has the ultimate responsibility for the welfare of each ward. A Report of Guardian must be filed every six months from the date of appointment as guardian so that the Court is kept informed of the ward’s medical status, residence, and general condition for the protection of the ward. The filing of such reports is required by the applicable District of Columbia law and is a condition of appointment as a guardian. Guardians who do not timely file the Report of Guardian are subject to removal by the Court. The reports are reviewed by the Probate Division staff and sometimes responded to by letter from the Court.