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HRS §556A-14

Digital Assets: Access by a Conservator

This section says when a court-appointed conservator can get access to a protected person's digital accounts and files. The court must first allow it after a hearing. The conservator must give the company holding the account a written request, a court order copy, and proof of the account if asked.

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The statute, as written — Disclosure of digital assets to conservator of protected person

(a) After an opportunity for a hearing under section 560:5-410 or section 560:5-414, the court may grant a conservator access to the digital assets of a protected person. (b) Unless otherwise ordered by the court or directed by the user, a custodian shall disclose to a conservator the catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by a protected person and any digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, in which the protected person has a right or interest if the conservator gives the custodian: (1) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form; (2) A certified copy of the court order that gives the conservator authority over the digital assets of the protected person; and (3) If requested by the custodian: (A) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the account of the protected person; or (B) Evidence linking the account to the protected person. (c) A conservator with general authority to manage the assets of a protected person may request a custodian of the digital assets of the protected person to suspend or terminate an account of the protected person for good cause. A request made under this section shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the court order giving the conservator authority over the protected person's property.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§560:5-410 Court powers in conservatorship cases

§560:5-414 Asking the court for orders after a conservator is appointed

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