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HI HR58
Resolution
Status
3/10/2022
Primary Sponsor
Stacelynn Eli
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AI Summary
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Request the Hawaii Judiciary to conduct a study on whether mandatory referrals to the Department of Human Services are necessary in all domestic abuse cases involving minors or incapacitated persons.
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Acknowledge that current law requires court-appointed entities to refer domestic abuse cases with children to the Department of Human Services Child Welfare Services Branch for intervention or investigation.
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Note that judges currently have discretionary authority to refer cases to the Department of Human Services when warranted to ensure family safety and provide support services.
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Require the Judiciary to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the convening of the Regular Session of 2023.
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Direct certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court and the Director of Human Services.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Judiciary Conduct A Study On The Necessity Of Mandatory Referrals To The Department Of Human Services For Investigation Or Intervention In All Cases Of Alleged Domestic Abuse Involving A Family Or Household Member Who Is A Minor Or Incapacitated Person.
Department of Human Services
Last Action
Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Hashem, D. Kobayashi, Ohno excused (4).
3/31/2022