HRS §560:5-307
Confidentiality of records
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗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.
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The statute, as written — Confidentiality of records
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.
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.
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