14 chapters · 310 sections in this title.
HRS §551A-1 Office of public guardian; establishment; appointment
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[§551A-1] Office of public guardian; establishment; appointment. There is established the office of the public guardian in the judiciary. The chief justice shall appoint the public guardian, who shall serve at the chief justice's pleasure. [L 1984, c 223, pt of §1]
HRS §551A-2 Powers and duties
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§551A-2 Powers and duties. (a) The public guardian shall serve as guardian, limited guardian, testamentary guardian, emergency guardian, or temporary substitute guardian of an incapacitated person when so appointed by the family court or by the circuit court under chapter 560. No…
HRS §551A-3 When not appointed
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[§551A-3] When not appointed. The public guardian shall not be appointed if another suitable guardian is available and willing to accept the guardianship appointment, unless the court finds that the best interests of the ward would be better served by the appointment of the publi…
HRS §551A-4 Court costs
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[§551A-4] Court costs. In any proceeding for appointment of a public guardian, the court may waive any court costs or filing fees. [L 1984, c 223, pt of §1]