HRS §346-227
When the state must investigate abuse of a vulnerable adult
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗When the state gets a report that a vulnerable adult is being abused or is in immediate danger of abuse, the department must start an investigation. The department decides how to investigate based on what it thinks is appropriate.
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The statute, as written — Investigation
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.
Upon receiving a report that abuse of a vulnerable adult has occurred or is in danger of occurring if immediate action is not taken, the department shall cause an investigation to be commenced in accordance with this part as the department deems appropriate.
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