Hawaii HB198 amends the law on temporary restraining orders to impose mandatory minimum jail sentences and fines for violations.

Hawaii HB198 amends Section 586-4 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish mandatory minimum jail sentences and fines for violations of temporary restraining orders. A first conviction for violating a temporary restraining order carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 72 hours and a fine of $150 to $500. For certain prior felony convictions, the mandatory minimum jail sentence increases to 30 days and the fine to $250 to $1,000. A second or subsequent conviction for violating a temporary restraining order carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 15 days and a fine of $150 to $600.

Hawaii HB198 amends the law on temporary restraining orders to impose mandatory minimum jail sentences and fines for violations.

Hawaii HB198 amends Section 586-4 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish mandatory minimum jail sentences and fines for violations of temporary restraining orders. A first conviction for violating a temporary restraining order carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 72 hours and a fine of $150 to $500. For certain prior felony convictions, the mandatory minimum jail sentence increases to 30 days and the fine to $250 to $1,000. A second or subsequent conviction for violating a temporary restraining order carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of 15 days and a fine of $150 to $600.