HRS §560:5-407

Confidentiality of records

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This section says that the kokua kanawai's written report and any professional evaluation are private and sealed when filed. Only certain people can see them, unless a 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 shall be available to: (1) The court; (2) The respondent without limitation as to use; (3) The petitioner, the kokua kanawai, any nominated conservator, and the petitioner's, nominated conservator'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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