HRS §560:5-604

Court appoints a guardian for the ward

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

When someone files a petition, the court must appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the person who needs protection. This section only covers that appointment.

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The statute, as written — Appointment of guardian ad litem

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 court, upon receipt of the petition, shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the ward.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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