HB383

Hawaii HB383 amends penalties for violations of orders for protection, including mandatory jail sentences and fines.

Hawaii HB383 modifies the penalties for violations of orders for protection. For a first violation of a non-domestic abuse order, the offender may face a jail sentence of at least 48 hours and a fine up to $250. A first violation of a domestic abuse order mandates a minimum 48-hour jail sentence and a fine up to $250. A second violation of a non-domestic abuse order requires a sentence to a violence intervention or anger management course. A second violation of a domestic abuse order mandates a minimum 30-day jail sentence and a fine between $250 and $1,000.