Hawaii § 336-3 - Resident defined.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 336-3 — Resident defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 336-3. Resident defined.
A person shall be deemed to be a resident of the State within the meaning of this part who has lived continuously in the State for a period of one year and who has not acquired a residence in another state by living continuously therein for at least one year subsequent to the person's residence in the State; provided that the time spent in a public institution or on parole therefrom shall not be counted in determining the matter of residence in this or another state. In determining the residence of a minor patient at the hospital, due consideration shall be given to the residence of the parents of the patient, and if either one or both parents of the minor patient are residents of the State the patient shall also be deemed a resident of the State. [L 1927, c 235, §3; RL 1935, §1012; RL 1945, §3823; RL 1955, §84-3; HRS §336-3; gen ch 1985] Previous Vol06_Ch0321-0344 Next
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 336-3
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 336-3 cover?
Section 336-3 ("Resident defined.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Hawaii § 336-3?
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