SB94

Hawaii SB94 revises penalties for violations of temporary restraining orders, including mandatory jail sentences and fines.

Hawaii SB94 amends the law to increase penalties for violations of temporary restraining orders. A first conviction for violating a temporary restraining order now requires a mandatory minimum jail sentence of seventy-two hours, mental health counseling, and a fine between $150 and $500. A second or subsequent conviction mandates a fifteen-day jail sentence and a fine between $150 and $600. The bill also specifies that the court may stay or suspend sentences under certain conditions, such as remaining alcohol- and drug-free or completing court-ordered assessments or intervention.