HB198

Hawaii HB198 amends the law on temporary restraining orders, setting mandatory jail sentences and fines for violations.

Hawaii HB198 modifies the penalties for violating temporary restraining orders. A knowing violation is now a misdemeanor, with mandatory jail sentences and fines. For a first conviction, the penalty is a minimum of seventy-two hours in jail and a fine of $150 to $500. For a first conviction involving certain prior felonies, the penalty is a minimum of thirty days in jail and a fine of $250 to $1,000. The court may stay or suspend sentences under certain conditions. The changes take effect upon approval.