Hawaii § 352-8 - Guardianship and custody of the person committed.
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§ 352-8. Guardianship and custody of the person committed.
(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the director shall be the guardian of every youth committed to or received at the Hawaii youth correctional facilities. The director shall have all the powers and duties of a natural guardian of the youth; provided that the director shall not be liable in damages for the tortious acts committed by the youth. (b) The director shall have custody of any committed person who is eighteen years of age or older for the period provided for by the court. [L 1980, c 303, pt of §8(1); am L 2004, c 161, §36] Case Notes State has duty to exercise reasonable care in its supervision of persons committed to its custody. 61 H. 369, 604 P.2d 1198 (1979). Previous Vol07_Ch0346-0398 Next
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 352-8
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 352-8 cover?
Section 352-8 ("Guardianship and custody of the person committed.") 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.
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