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HRS §346-403

Court check-ins for young adults in voluntary care

The court must review each voluntary care agreement at least every 180 days after it is signed. The review can be a hearing or a paper review. At each review, the court checks if the young adult still qualifies, follows the plan, and is making progress toward independence.

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The statute, as written — Periodic review

(a) Periodic judicial reviews shall occur not less than once every one hundred eighty days after the signing of the voluntary care agreement and may be conducted either by court hearing or court review. (b) At the periodic review, the court shall issue the following findings: (1) Whether the young adult continues to meet the eligibility requirements set forth in section 346-395; (2) Whether the young adult continues to comply with the case plan developed in collaboration between the department and the young adult, and the appropriateness of the case plan; and (3) The young adult's progress toward achieving independence.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§346-395 Who can keep getting foster care services as a young adult

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