Hawaii HB1396 amends custodial interference laws to include violations of court orders and voluntary paternity filings.

Hawaii HB1396 modifies the state's custodial interference laws by defining the offense of custodial interference in the first degree. It includes knowingly violating a court order or taking a minor from a person with custody rights, including those who have filed a voluntary establishment of paternity form. The bill also establishes "good cause" as an affirmative defense, requiring a report to the family court. Custodial interference in the first degree is classified as a class C felony. The bill does not affect existing rights, penalties, or proceedings.

Hawaii HB1396 amends custodial interference laws to include violations of court orders and voluntary paternity filings.

Hawaii HB1396 modifies the state's custodial interference laws by defining the offense of custodial interference in the first degree. It includes knowingly violating a court order or taking a minor from a person with custody rights, including those who have filed a voluntary establishment of paternity form. The bill also establishes "good cause" as an affirmative defense, requiring a report to the family court. Custodial interference in the first degree is classified as a class C felony. The bill does not affect existing rights, penalties, or proceedings.