Hawaii § 334-23 - Money belonging to patients.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 334-23 — Money belonging to patients., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 334-23. Money belonging to patients.
Whenever small amounts of cash come into the hands of the administrator of a psychiatric facility, the administrator may, without seeking the appointment of a guardian, deposit the money in a bank or other financial institution and from time to time as the administrator may determine apply the same or any part thereof for the benefit of the patient, provided that so long as a guardian is not appointed, the administrator shall not apply any part of the cash for the maintenance of the patient in the facility. [L 1967, c 259, pt of §1; HRS §334-23; gen ch 1985] Previous Vol06_Ch0321-0344 Next
Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 334-23
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 334-23 cover?
Section 334-23 ("Money belonging to patients.") 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 § 334-23?
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Is this the official text of Hawaii law?
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