SB477

Hawaii SB477 amends penalties for violations of domestic abuse protective orders.

Hawaii SB477 modifies the penalties for violating domestic abuse protective orders. A first conviction for violating such an order results in a misdemeanor charge. A second or subsequent conviction escalates to a class C felony. The bill sets mandatory minimum jail sentences and fines, varying by the nature of the abuse and the number of prior convictions. It also mandates completion of domestic violence intervention or anger management courses for some offenders. The changes do not affect rights or penalties incurred before the bill's effective date.