HRS §334-123.5
Court appoints a guardian for the person in the case
When someone files a petition under this part, the family court must first check if the person already has a guardian. If not, the court must appoint a guardian ad litem to look out for that person's best interests until the case ends.
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The statute, as written — Appointment of a guardian ad litem
The family court, upon receipt of a petition filed under this part, shall determine the existence of a guardian and if none, shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the best interests of the subject of the petition throughout the pendency of the proceedings.
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