SB2108 amends Hawaii's family court jurisdiction over minors, focusing on factors to consider before waiving jurisdiction to criminal courts.

SB2108 modifies the criteria Hawaii family courts must consider when deciding whether to waive jurisdiction over minors to criminal courts. The bill emphasizes factors such as the minor's age, the severity of the alleged offense, and the minor's history of abuse or trauma. It also mandates that courts retain jurisdiction over minors if they were trafficked, sexually abused, or raped by the alleged victim. The changes aim to better protect minors from adverse childhood experiences and ensure appropriate judicial oversight.

SB2108 amends Hawaii's family court jurisdiction over minors, focusing on factors to consider before waiving jurisdiction to criminal courts.

SB2108 modifies the criteria Hawaii family courts must consider when deciding whether to waive jurisdiction over minors to criminal courts. The bill emphasizes factors such as the minor's age, the severity of the alleged offense, and the minor's history of abuse or trauma. It also mandates that courts retain jurisdiction over minors if they were trafficked, sexually abused, or raped by the alleged victim. The changes aim to better protect minors from adverse childhood experiences and ensure appropriate judicial oversight.