{"data":{"id":"us-hi/haw.-rev.-stat.-560-5-306","jurisdiction":"us-hi","citation":"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 560:5-306","heading":"Judicial appointment of guardian; professional evaluation.","body":"At or before a hearing under this part, the court may order a professional evaluation of the respondent and shall order the evaluation if the respondent so demands. If the court orders the evaluation, the respondent shall be examined by a physician, psychologist, or other individual appointed by the court who is qualified to evaluate the respondent's alleged impairment. The examiner shall promptly file a written report with the court. Unless otherwise directed by the court, the report shall contain:\n\n(1) A description of the nature, type, and extent of the respondent's specific cognitive and functional limitations;\n\n(2) An evaluation of the respondent's mental and physical condition and, if appropriate, educational potential, adaptive behavior, and social skills;\n\n(3) A prognosis for improvement and a recommendation as to the appropriate treatment or habilitation plan; and\n\n(4) The date of any assessment or examination upon which the report is based.","path":["Hawaii Code","Division 3","Title 30A","Chapter 560"],"source_url":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol12_Ch0501-0588/HRS0560/HRS_0560-0005-0306.htm","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:11Z","sha256":"415f3b3dcfc67bdc13e94ada0b087376a22b568097bbe4320ea7ef0c8c9690db","source_id":"us-hi","stale":false,"prev":"us-hi/haw.-rev.-stat.-560-5-305","next":"us-hi/haw.-rev.-stat.-560-5-307"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}