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HRS §571-31.6

Informal adjustment for a child who is both a law violator and a status offender

This section lets an intake officer decide whether to use informal adjustment for a child who may be both a law violator and a status offender. The officer must follow the same criteria used for other informal adjustment cases and consider whether a suitable program is available.

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The statute, as written — Informal adjustment, minor who may be both law violator and status offender

When a child is reasonably believed to come within section 571-11(1) and (2), the intake officer may exercise discretion to process informal adjustment under section 571-31.4. In making that determination, the officer shall be guided by the criteria set out in section 571-31.1(c)(1) to (5) and the criteria in the framework established pursuant to section 571-31.4(b), taking into account the availability of suitable method, program, or procedure for the child.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§571-11 Family court authority over children

§571-31.1 Rules for Detaining a Minor for Community Safety or Welfare

§571-31.4 Informal adjustment for law violators

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