Learn About the Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
It is the intent of the legislature to establish a statewide system of residential treatment programs which provide a range of available services which will be alternatives to institutional care and are based on principles of residential, community-based treatment.
It is further the intent of the legislature that community residential mental health programs in the State of Hawaii be developed in accordance with the guidelines and principles set forth in this part. To this end, the department may implement the community residential treatment system described in this part either with available allocations or applying for funds from the legislature. Any private, nonprofit, or public organization, or both, within the State is eligible to submit an application for operation under this part.
It is further the intent of the legislature to provide guidelines for such a system to the applicants, while allowing each applicant the flexibility to design a system specific to the nature of the community and the needs of the clients.
It is further the intent of the legislature that the director, in authorizing programs which serve as alternatives to institutionalization, follow the guidelines and principles developed herein.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 334-101 - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-1-government/hi-rev-st-sect-334-101/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)