Hawaii Revised Statutes 580-6 – Guardian ad litem for incompetent defendant
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 580-6
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
In any case where the court has reason to believe that the defendant in a matrimonial action is not fully competent to conduct the defendant’s defense or to comprehend the nature of the proceedings, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of the defendant. The court may assess the reasonable fees and expenses of the guardian ad litem as costs of the action, payable in whole or in part by either or both parties as the circumstances may justify.