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HRS §346-404

When court oversight of a young adult ends

This section explains when the court stops overseeing a young adult in extended foster care. It ends at age 21, if the young adult chooses to leave early after signing a form and getting written information, or if a court decides they no longer qualify or are not following their plan.

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The statute, as written — Termination of jurisdiction

Jurisdiction under this part shall terminate when: (1) The young adult has reached the age of twenty-one years; (2) The young adult chooses to terminate the voluntary care agreement and stop receiving extended foster care services if the young adult: (A) Has voluntarily signed a document attesting to the fact that the young adult no longer consents to the court's jurisdiction; (B) Has been informed in writing of the effects of terminating voluntary foster care early; and (C) Has been informed in writing of the option to reestablish jurisdiction before reaching age twenty-one and the procedures to do so; or (3) After a court finds that: (A) The young adult no longer meets the eligibility requirements as set forth in section 346-395; or (B) Despite the fact that the department has made ongoing reasonable efforts to provide the young adult with services, the young adult is in material noncompliance with the case plan.
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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