HRS §346-251
Everyone is presumed able to make their own decisions
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗The law says every adult is assumed to be able to make decisions about their own life. If a court or official decides someone cannot make decisions in one specific situation, that does not mean they are unable to make decisions in other situations.
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The statute, as written — Presumption of capacity
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.
An individual shall be presumed capable of making decisions concerning the individual's person. A determination that an individual lacks capacity under this part shall not be construed as a finding that the individual lacks capacity for any other purpose.
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