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HRS §353G-9

What happens if someone breaks treatment program rules

If a person in a court-ordered treatment program fails a drug test or breaks any other rule, the official in charge must immediately choose a suitable punishment. If the official decides not to punish, they must write down why.

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The statute, as written — Sanctions

Upon a positive drug test or any other substantive violation of any term or condition of a person's participation in a treatment program ordered pursuant to this chapter, the appropriate authority shall immediately impose such sanction or combination of sanctions as may be appropriate. If the appropriate authority elects not to impose a sanction, the appropriate authority shall make a written finding setting forth the reasons for its decision.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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