Hawaii SB477 amends domestic abuse protective order violations to increase penalties and mandatory jail sentences.

Hawaii SB477 amends Section 586-11 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to increase penalties for violations of domestic abuse protective orders. A first conviction for violating a domestic abuse protective order is now a class C felony, with a mandatory minimum jail sentence of thirty days and a fine of up to $250. A second conviction for the same violation results in a mandatory minimum jail sentence of ninety days and a fine of up to $2,000. The bill also mandates that violators complete a domestic violence intervention or anger management course.

Hawaii SB477 amends domestic abuse protective order violations to increase penalties and mandatory jail sentences.

Hawaii SB477 amends Section 586-11 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to increase penalties for violations of domestic abuse protective orders. A first conviction for violating a domestic abuse protective order is now a class C felony, with a mandatory minimum jail sentence of thirty days and a fine of up to $250. A second conviction for the same violation results in a mandatory minimum jail sentence of ninety days and a fine of up to $2,000. The bill also mandates that violators complete a domestic violence intervention or anger management course.