HRS §587A-20
Evidence from this case cannot be used elsewhere
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗In a child welfare case under this chapter, a judge can decide that what you say or show as evidence cannot be used against you in any other state court case, if the judge thinks that is best for the child.
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The statute, as written — Inadmissibility of evidence in other state actions or proceedings
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The court may order that testimony or other evidence produced by a party in a proceeding under this chapter shall be inadmissible as evidence in any other state civil or criminal action or proceeding if the court deems such an order to be in the best interests of the child.
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