Rule 155 – Right to Counsel

by | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Hawaii

The parties may be represented by counsel retained by them in all proceedings. In all proceedings under HRS sections 571-11(1) and (2), the court may appoint counsel for the child in any situation in which it deems advisable. Haw. Fam. Ct. R. 155Amended and renumbered...

Rule 154 – Right to Remain Silent

by | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Hawaii

A child who is the subject of a court proceeding because of the child’s alleged violation of law under HRS section 571-11(1), or because of the child’s alleged violation of a required standard of behavior under HRS section 571-48, or who is to be...

Rule 153 – Notice to Children

by | May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Hawaii

Whenever these rules authorize notices to be given to a “child”, the word shall be construed to refer to a child 12 years of age or more or as defined by statute. If a child is less than 12 years old, the child’s legal parent or parents, custodian or...

Rule 152 – Presence and Exclusion of Parties

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Except in those hearings in which the child’s behavior is not at issue, the child and a parent should be present at the commencement of hearings. If the child’s behavior is not at issue, the hearing may, in the court’s discretion, begin without the...

Rule 151 – Judgment

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Upon the termination of the disposition hearing, the court shall enter an appropriate judgment of disposition. Haw. Fam. Ct. R. 151Added October 11, 1999, effective January 1, 2000.