(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the director shall be the guardian of every youth committed to or received at the Hawaii youth correctional facilities. The director shall have all the powers and duties of a natural guardian of the youth; provided that the director shall not be liable in damages for the tortious acts committed by the youth.
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 352-8

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • 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.
(b) The director shall have custody of any committed person who is eighteen years of age or older for the period provided for by the court.

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