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