HB176

Hawaii HB176 amends penalties for violations of domestic abuse protective orders.

Hawaii HB176 modifies the penalties for violations of domestic abuse protective orders. It mandates a minimum jail sentence of 45 days and a fine of $500 for a first conviction of violating a protection order. For a first conviction of violating a temporary restraining order, the penalty is a minimum jail sentence of 15 days and a fine of $300. Subsequent violations of a protection order carry a minimum jail sentence of 30 days and a fine of $250 to $1,000.