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HRS §346-226

Getting access to vulnerable adult records

This section says who can see a vulnerable adult's records. The department or a court-appointed guardian can get them with written permission from the adult or their representative, or by a court order. Anyone who reported abuse must give the department all related information, including financial and medical records, if asked.

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The statute, as written — Access to records

Records of a vulnerable adult shall be obtained by the department or the vulnerable adult's court-appointed guardian ad litem with the written consent of the vulnerable adult or the vulnerable adult's representative, or by court order. Any person who reports to the department under section 346-224, upon demand of the department, shall provide all information related to the alleged incident of abuse, including financial records and medical reports, which were not included in the written report submitted pursuant to section 346-224(b).
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§346-224 Who must report abuse of vulnerable adults and how

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