Hawaii Revised Statutes 571-12 – Transfer from other courts
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 571-12
- Court: means one of the family courts as herein established. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 571-2
- Detention: means the temporary care of children who require custody in physically secure facilities:
(1) For their immediate welfare;
(2) For the protection of the community;
(3) While awaiting transfer to another jurisdiction; or
(4) Because of violation of a family court order of probation or protective supervision. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 571-2
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- minor: means a person less than eighteen years of age. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 571-2
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
If, during the pendency of a criminal charge against a minor in another court, it is ascertained that the minor was less than eighteen years old when such minor allegedly committed the offense, such other court shall forthwith transfer the case to the family court, together with all the papers, documents, and any available transcripts of testimony connected with it. The court making the transfer shall order that the minor be taken forthwith to the place of detention designated by the family court or to that court itself, or shall release the minor to the custody of the minor’s parent or guardian or other person legally responsible for the minor, to be brought before the family court at a time designated by it. The family court shall then proceed as provided in this chapter.