Hawaii SB94 amends the law to establish mandatory jail sentences and fines for violations of temporary restraining orders.

Hawaii SB94 modifies the state's statutes to impose mandatory jail sentences and fines for violations of temporary restraining orders. For a first conviction, violators face a minimum of seventy-two hours in jail, mental health counseling, and a fine between $150 and $500. Repeat offenders face longer jail terms and higher fines. The bill also mandates that courts order violators to complete an assessment at a domestic violence program and a domestic violence intervention or anger management course.

Hawaii SB94 amends the law to establish mandatory jail sentences and fines for violations of temporary restraining orders.

Hawaii SB94 modifies the state's statutes to impose mandatory jail sentences and fines for violations of temporary restraining orders. For a first conviction, violators face a minimum of seventy-two hours in jail, mental health counseling, and a fine between $150 and $500. Repeat offenders face longer jail terms and higher fines. The bill also mandates that courts order violators to complete an assessment at a domestic violence program and a domestic violence intervention or anger management course.