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HRS §334-83

Court hearing and written decision for a patient

The court can listen to testimony and question the patient. After a full hearing, it must give a written decision explaining its findings and legal reasoning. The court may also pay the guardian ad litem from the patient's property or court funds.

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The statute, as written — Hearing

The court may take testimony and may examine the patient and after a full and complete hearing shall render a decision in writing, setting forth its findings of fact and conclusions of law. The court may award a fee to the guardian ad litem to be paid out of any property of the patient or funds of the court available therefor.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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