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HRS §586-9

Changing a protection order

A court can change a protection order if someone asks, everyone is told, and a hearing is held. The court can refuse to hear a request to dismiss or change the order if the request doesn't show a big change in the situation since the order was made or last changed.

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The statute, as written — Modification of order

Upon application, notice to all parties, and hearing, the court may modify the terms of an existing order for protection. The court may deny, without hearing, a motion to dismiss or to modify the terms of an existing order for protection if the motion, on its face, does not allege facts sufficient to establish a material change in the circumstances of the parties since the issuance or last modification of the order.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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