Establishes a working group to improve family court processes and legal representation for youth in Hawaii's child welfare system.
The bill establishes a working group within the judiciary to improve family court processes and ensure access to legal representation for youth in Hawaii's child welfare system. The group will review recommendations from the malama ohana working group, examine practices in other jurisdictions, and develop a pilot program for delivering counsel services to youth. The working group will submit a report to the legislature by 2026, and the group will cease to exist on June 30, 2026.
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