HRS §327G-13

Getting a court order about mental health care decisions

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This section lets certain people ask a court to make or change a mental health care decision. The request must include a copy of any advance mental health care directive. The court can order the decision or other fair relief.

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The statute, as written — Judicial relief

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

(a) On petition of a principal, the principal's agent or guardian, a health care provider, or a health care institution involved with the principal's care, any court of competent jurisdiction may enjoin or direct a mental health care decision or order other equitable relief. A proceeding under this section shall be governed by part 3 of article V of chapter 560. (b) Any such petition filed shall include notice of the existence of an advance mental health care directive and a copy of the directive shall be provided to the court.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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