VII. Compensation for Guardians ad Litem

   A. The Supreme Court may establish a statewide uniform minimum hourly rate of compensation for guardians ad litem.

   B. Generally, no distinction should be made between rates for services performed in and outside of court, and the same rate should be paid for any time the attorney spends traveling in fulfilling his or her obligations as the guardian ad litem.

   C. Guardians ad litem shall be compensated for all hours reasonably necessary to provide quality legal representation as documented in fee applications submitted by the guardian ad litem.