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Code · Hawaii · Chapter 346

[§346-251] Presumption of capacity.

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[§346-251] Presumption of capacity. An individual shall be presumed capable of making decisions concerning the individual's person. A determination that an individual lacks capacity under this part shall not be construed as a finding that the individual lacks capacity for any other purpose. [L 1989, c 381, pt of §1; am L 1990, c 144, §1 and c 234, §9]
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