Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 334-83

  • Court: means any duly constituted court and includes proceedings, hearings of per diem judges as authorized by law. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 334-1
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Patient: means a person under observation, care, or treatment at a psychiatric facility. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 334-1
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

The court may take testimony and may examine the patient and after a full and complete hearing shall render a decision in writing, setting forth its findings of fact and conclusions of law. The court may award a fee to the guardian ad litem to be paid out of any property of the patient or funds of the court available therefor.