HRS §386-84

Time limits paused for minors and mentally incompetent people without guardians

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This section says that the time limits in this chapter do not start running against a minor or a mentally incompetent person as long as they have no guardian or next friend. Once a guardian or next friend is appointed, the time limit may begin.

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The statute, as written — Limitation of time with respect to minors and mentally incompetent

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.

No limitation of time provided in this chapter shall run as against any person who is mentally incompetent or a minor dependent so long as the person or minor has no guardian or next friend.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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