HRS §551G-12
Only way for Hawaii courts to appoint guardians or protective orders
This section says that this part of the law is the only legal basis for a Hawaii court to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult. It is a narrow rule about court authority.
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The statute, as written — Exclusive basis
This part provides the exclusive jurisdictional basis for a court of the State of Hawaii to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult.
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