HI HB238

Adds a new sentencing tier for first-time violations of temporary restraining orders when the violator has prior convictions for specified violent felonies (murder, sexual assault, kidnapping, burglary, abuse of family/household members, or aggravated harassment by stalking).

Mandates a minimum 15-day prison sentence and fine of $150-$600 for first-time violators with these prior convictions, if the prior offense involved a family or household member.

Maintains existing penalties: 48-hour minimum jail sentence and $150-$500 fine for first-time violations without qualifying prior convictions, and 30-day minimum jail sentence and $250-$1,000 fine for second and subsequent violations.

Requires all fines collected to be deposited into the spouse and child abuse special account under section 601-3.6.

Effective July 1, 2012.