Rule 154 – Right to Remain Silent

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 interrogated for the purpose of deciding whether to commence a court proceeding, may remain silent as of right through any or all questions posed during such proceedings or interrogations, and shall be so advised.

Haw. Fam. Ct. R. 154

Amended and renumbered October 11, 1999, effective January 1, 2000.