Bill Text: HI SB118 | 2019 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Relating To Guardianship.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2019-01-22 - Referred to JDC, WAM. [SB118 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2019-SB118-Introduced.html
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THE SENATE |
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THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2019 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to guardianship.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 560:5-108, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) [Venue] Except as otherwise
provided in section 560:5-308(a), venue for a guardianship proceeding for
an incapacitated person:
(1) Is in the circuit of this State in which the respondent resides; or
(2) If the respondent has been admitted to an institution by order of a court of competent jurisdiction, is in the circuit in which the court is located.
Venue for the appointment of an emergency or a temporary substitute guardian of an incapacitated person is also in the circuit in which the respondent is present."
SECTION 2. Section 560:5-308, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) Unless excused by the court for good cause,
the proposed guardian shall attend the hearing.
The respondent shall attend and participate in the hearing, unless
excused by the court for good cause. The
respondent may present evidence and subpoena witnesses and documents, examine
witnesses, including any court-appointed physician, psychologist, or other
individual qualified to evaluate the alleged impairment, and the kokua kanawai,
and otherwise participate in the hearing.
The [hearing may be held in a location convenient to the respondent
and] court shall take all practical steps to ensure the attendance and
participation of the respondent, including moving the site of the hearing if
necessary. The hearing may be closed
upon the request of the respondent and a showing of good cause."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Guardianship; Incapacitated Persons; Petition Respondent; Hearing Site
Description:
Requires the court to take all practical steps to ensure the attendance and participation of the respondent in a guardianship petition hearing, including moving the hearing site if necessary.
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