2013 Hawaii Revised Statutes
TITLE 20. SOCIAL SERVICES
346. Department of Human Services
346-228 Action upon investigation.

Note

Part heading amended by L 2008, c 154, §1.

Cross References

Dependent elder abuse; suits by the State; civil penalties, see §28-94.

Maximum fee for appointed counsel and guardian ad litem, see §571-87.

Law Journals and Reviews

Elder Law Hawaii. 13 HBJ 85 (2009).

Holding Hawai‘i Nursing Facilities Accountable for the Inadequate Pain Management of Elderly Residents. 27 UH L. Rev. 233 (2004).

§346-228 Action upon investigation. Upon investigation the department shall take action to prevent abuse and shall have the authority to do any or all of the following:

(1) Resolve the matter in an informal fashion as is appropriate under the circumstances;

(2) Exercise its right of entry under section 346-229;

(3) Seek an order for immediate protection;

(4) Seek a temporary restraining order;

(5) File a petition with the court under this part; and

(6) Seek any protective or remedial actions authorized by law. [L 1989, c 381, pt of §1; am L 1990, c 144, §1 and c 234, §9; am L 2008, c 154, §10]