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HRS §587A-35

Court keeps authority until order ends or child turns 19

This section says the court can keep its authority over a child protection case until the court order ends or the child turns 19, whichever happens first. It only covers how long the court stays involved, not other rules.

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The statute, as written — Retention of jurisdiction

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the court may retain jurisdiction under this chapter until the full term for which any order entered expires or until the child attains nineteen years of age, whichever comes first.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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