Rule 138 – Summons

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The parties shall be entitled to the issuance of compulsory process for the attendance of witnesses on their behalf or on behalf of the child. Haw. Fam. Ct. R. 138

Rule 136 – Review of Detention Orders

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If a child held in shelter care or detention by court order has not been released after a detention hearing or a review pursuant to this rule or has not appeared at an adjudication hearing within eight days, the court shall review the child’s case, either in a...

Rule 135 – Detention Hearing

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At the detention hearing, the court may admit any testimony and other evidence relevant to the necessity for detaining the child, including the report of investigation required by Rule 134 of these rules. Any written reports or social records made available to the...

Rule 134 – Prehearing Procedure

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Upon receipt of notice of admission by the court, a prompt investigation shall be made of a child who has not been released by the director of detention services or other person with custody of the child. The investigation shall be made by a member of the...