Hawaii HB176 amends domestic abuse protective orders, setting mandatory jail sentences and fines for violations.

Hawaii HB176 modifies the penalties for violating domestic abuse protective orders. It establishes mandatory jail sentences and fines for first and subsequent violations. For a first violation, a person may face a minimum jail sentence of fifteen days and a fine of up to $500. Subsequent violations carry a mandatory minimum jail sentence of thirty days and a fine of up to $1,000. The bill also includes provisions for mandatory sentences and fines for violations of temporary restraining orders.

Hawaii HB176 amends domestic abuse protective orders, setting mandatory jail sentences and fines for violations.

Hawaii HB176 modifies the penalties for violating domestic abuse protective orders. It establishes mandatory jail sentences and fines for first and subsequent violations. For a first violation, a person may face a minimum jail sentence of fifteen days and a fine of up to $500. Subsequent violations carry a mandatory minimum jail sentence of thirty days and a fine of up to $1,000. The bill also includes provisions for mandatory sentences and fines for violations of temporary restraining orders.