HI SB691

Establishes a minimum age of twelve years for a child to be adjudicated for any alleged or attempted violation of federal, state, or local law or county ordinance in family court.

Amends section 571-11(1) to require that children be "at least twelve years old" before the family court can exercise jurisdiction over delinquency matters.

Prohibits filing petitions alleging law violations against children under twelve years old under section 571-21(f).

Removes the requirement for a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist recommendation before adjudicating children under twelve, since such children will no longer be subject to delinquency adjudication.

Aligns Hawaii law with international standards under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which requires countries to establish a minimum age of delinquency adjudication.