HRS §346-393
Rights of young adults in court
This law gives young adults in court cases the right to get notices, help plan their case, attend and speak at hearings, and ask for a lawyer. They can choose to skip court or join by phone. It does not remove any other adult rights.
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The statute, as written — Rights of the young adult
(a) Young adults have a right to meaningful court reviews, including the right to: (1) Receive notice of any court hearings and reviews and any other case related proceedings and meetings; (2) Be involved in the development of a personalized case plan; (3) Be present at all court hearings and reviews and be able to address the court during those hearings; provided that young adults may waive their right to be present at the court hearings and reviews or may request to participate in the court hearings and reviews by phone; and (4) Request competent legal counsel. (b) Nothing in this part shall be construed to abrogate any other rights that a person who has attained eighteen years of age, may have as an adult under state law.
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