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HRS §334-145

Who pays for treatment and court costs

The person who files the petition pays all court fees and costs. The person filing or the person being petitioned pays for private treatment. Publicly funded treatment is not allowed unless the court orders it for someone who qualifies and a program is available.

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The statute, as written — Treatment costs, fees, and costs for petition process

The petitioner shall bear all fees and costs related to bringing the petition. The petitioner or respondent shall bear all costs of private treatment. Nothing in this part authorizes publicly funded substance abuse treatment. However, if the respondent is eligible to receive publicly funded treatment and such a program is available for the respondent, the court may order the treatment in such a program.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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