HRS §560:5-609

Waiting period before sterilization can happen

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After a judge allows sterilization, the order cannot take effect right away. The court must pause the order until the time to appeal has passed. This gives someone a chance to challenge the decision.

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The statute, as written — Appeals

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.

Upon entry of the decree the court shall stay the effect of a decision allowing sterilization until the expiration of time within which to file an appeal pursuant to the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure.

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

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