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HRS §560:5-307

Confidentiality of records

This section says that the written report from a kokua kanawai and any professional evaluation are private and sealed once filed. Only certain people can see them, unless the court allows someone else for a good reason.

everyone

The statute, as written — Confidentiality of records

The written report of a kokua kanawai and any professional evaluation are confidential and shall be sealed upon filing, but are available to: (1) The court; (2) The respondent without limitation as to use; (3) The petitioner, the kokua kanawai, any nominated guardian, and the petitioner's, nominated guardian's, and respondent's lawyers, for purposes of the proceeding; and (4) Other persons for any purposes that the court may order for good cause.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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