Hawaii Revised Statutes 551a. Office of the Public Guardian

  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 551a-5 Fees for Services; When Not Allowed.
    (a) The public guardian may receive such reasonable fees for services as public guardian as the court allows. (b) No fees shall be allowed...
  • 551a-6 Rules.
    The public guardian shall make such rules as may be necessary to carry out its duties. [L 1984, c 223, pt of §1]
  • 551a-7 Annual Report.
    The public guardian shall prepare and submit an annual report to the chief justice and render such other reports as the chief justice may...
  • 551a-8 Funding.
    Funding for the office of the public guardian shall be included in the budget of the judiciary. [L 1984, c 223, pt of §1]
  • 551a-9 Contracts.
    The public guardian may make and enter into contracts, and generally do all such things as in its judgment may be necessary, proper, and...

Last modified: October 27, 2016