Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 1421 - PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE ADULTS
Subchapter 3 - SCOPE OF SERVICE
Section 17-1421-11 - Court intervention
Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-1421-11
Current through August, 2024
(a) The department shall initiate court action by petitioning for an order for immediate protection when, in accordance with sections 346-231 and 346-232, HRS, the department determines that there is reason to believe the vulnerable adult has incurred abuse or is in danger of abuse if immediate action is not taken.
(b) The department may initiate court action for the appointment of a legal guardian or conservator under article V of chapter 560, HRS, and may consolidate this action with the proceedings for an order for immediate protection.
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