(a) Young adults have a right to meaningful court reviews, including the right to:

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 346-393

  • Case plan: means a plan developed by the department, in consultation with the young adult, as developmentally appropriate, containing a written description of the programs and services that will help the young adult transition from foster care to independent living. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 346-392
  • Court: means one of the family courts established pursuant to chapter 571. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 346-392
(1) Receive notice of any court hearings and reviews and any other case related proceedings and meetings;
(2) Be involved in the development of a personalized case plan;
(3) Be present at all court hearings and reviews and be able to address the court during those hearings; provided that young adults may waive their right to be present at the court hearings and reviews or may request to participate in the court hearings and reviews by phone; and
(4) Request competent legal counsel.
(b) Nothing in this part shall be construed to abrogate any other rights that a person who has attained eighteen years of age, may have as an adult under state law.

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