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HRS §551G-15

Court keeps exclusive power over guardianship cases

Once a court appoints a guardian or issues a protective order under this law, that court alone handles the case until it ends the case or the appointment or order runs out on its own.

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The statute, as written — Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction

Except as otherwise provided in section 551G-14, a court that has appointed a guardian or issued a protective order consistent with this chapter has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until it is terminated by the court or the appointment or order expires by its own terms.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§551G-14 When Hawaii courts can step in for emergencies

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