588-2 Definitions of child abuse.
§588-2 Definitions of child abuse. For purposes of this chapter: “Child sexual abuse” means any of the offenses described under chapter 707, part V, when committed against a person under the age of eighteen years or as set forth in paragraph (2) of the definition of “harm” in section 587A-4. “Serious physical child abuse” means […]
587A-22 Unavailability of specified privileges.
§587A-22 Unavailability of specified privileges. The following privileges shall not be available to exclude evidence of imminent harm, harm, or threatened harm in any proceeding under this chapter: (1) The physician-patient privilege; (2) The psychologist-client privilege; (3) The spousal privilege; and (4) The victim-counselor privilege. [L 2010, c 135, pt of §1]
587A-23 Effect of oral orders.
§587A-23 Effect of oral orders. Orders stated orally by the court on the record in a proceeding under this chapter shall have full force and effect from the date of the hearing until further order of the court. All oral orders shall be reduced to writing as soon as is practicable. [L 2010, c 135, […]
587A-24 Motions to vacate or modify prior orders brought or decided upon pursuant to rule 59, Hawaii family court rules.
§587A-24 Motions to vacate or modify prior orders brought or decided upon pursuant to rule 59, Hawaii family court rules. In considering a party’s motion to vacate or modify prior orders brought or decided upon pursuant to rule 59, Hawaii family court rules, the court need not commence a trial or hearing de novo, but […]
587A-25 Conduct of hearing in child protective proceedings.
§587A-25 Conduct of hearing in child protective proceedings. (a) The court shall hear child protective proceedings without a jury at a hearing separate from those for adults. (b) The general public shall be excluded from child protective proceedings. Only parties found by the court to have a direct interest in the case shall be admitted […]
587A-26 Temporary foster custody hearing.
§587A-26 Temporary foster custody hearing. (a) When the department assumes temporary foster custody of a child and files a petition pursuant to this chapter, the court shall conduct a temporary foster custody hearing within two days after the petition is filed, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The purpose of a temporary foster custody hearing is […]
587A-27 Service plan.
§587A-27 Service plan. (a) The service plan shall provide: (1) The specific steps necessary to facilitate the return of the child to a safe family home, if the proposed placement of the child is in foster care under foster custody. These specific steps shall include treatment and services that will be provided, actions completed, specific […]
587A-28 Return hearing.
§587A-28 Return hearing. (a) When a petition has been filed, the court shall conduct a return hearing within fifteen days of: (1) The filing of the petition; or (2) The date a decision is announced by the court during a temporary foster custody hearing. (b) At the return hearing, if it is established that a […]
587A-29 Show cause hearing.
§587A-29 Show cause hearing. At any stage of the proceeding, the court may set a show cause hearing at which a child’s parents shall have the burden of presenting evidence as to why the case should not be set for a termination of parental rights or legal guardianship hearing. [L 2010, c 135, pt of […]
587A-30 Periodic review hearing.
§587A-30 Periodic review hearing. (a) The court shall set a periodic review hearing to be conducted no later than six months after a child’s date of entry into foster care. Thereafter, the court shall conduct periodic review hearings at intervals of no longer than six months until the court’s jurisdiction is terminated unless the child […]