{"id":372905,"date":"2016-03-31T21:35:06","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T02:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/hawaii-law\/hawaii-protective-orders-laws.html"},"modified":"2025-06-04T12:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T17:30:00","slug":"hawaii-protective-orders-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/hawaii-law\/hawaii-protective-orders-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"Hawaii Protective Orders Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Hawaii Protective Orders Laws<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/lyle-therese-a-hilotin-lee-j-d\/\">Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            June 04, 2025\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>Protective orders, otherwise known as Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO), are a legal measure to secure individuals from abuse, harassment, or threats. Anyone can avail themselves of this legal protection, regardless of the person\u2019s citizenship status.<\/p>\r\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/legalblogs\/law-and-life\/what-is-a-temporary-restraining-order-tro\/\" title=\"order of protection\">order of protection<\/a> aims to prevent different types of abuse. This includes physical abuse, verbal abuse, and sexual abuse. It also protects against property damage and stalking. If the court grants this legal measure, the respondent must follow a set of guidelines, particularly when approaching or contacting the petitioner.<\/p>\r\n<p>This article provides a comprehensive overview of protective orders in the state of Hawaii.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Legal Framework of Hawaii Protective Orders Laws<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.state.hi.us\/self-help\/protective_orders\/protective_orders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">In Hawaii<\/a>, a petitioner can file TROs in a family or district court. A district court-issued TRO can be extended as an injunction for up to three years. Family court TROs, particularly those issued against family members or household members, can be extended for any reasonable time.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitol.hawaii.gov\/hrscurrent\/Vol12_Ch0501-0588\/hrs0586\/hrs_0586-.htm\" title=\"Hawaii Revised Statutes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawaii Revised Statutes<\/a> outline the legal framework for protective orders. This section provides details about orders of protection and the conditions for their issuance.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Activities Addressed by Order<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>The order of protection can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitol.hawaii.gov\/hrscurrent\/Vol12_Ch0501-0588\/HRS0586\/HRS_0586-0004.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">include provisions<\/a> preventing the respondent from doing any of the following actions:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Contacting the protected party<\/li>\r\n<li>Threatening the protected party<\/li>\r\n<li>Physically abusing the protected party<\/li>\r\n<li>Contacting the persons living at the place of residence of the protected party<\/li>\r\n<li>Threatening the persons residing at the place of residence of the protected party<\/li>\r\n<li>Physically abusing the persons residing at the place of residence of the protected party<\/li>\r\n<li>Entering the protected party\u2019s residence<\/li>\r\n<li>Visiting the protected party\u2019s residence<\/li>\r\n<li>Taking, concealing, or removing household animals<\/li>\r\n<li>Threatening, physically abusing, or disposing of household animals<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>How To Get a Protective Order in Hawaii<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Obtaining an order for protection in Hawaii involves a structured process. The following are the key steps that you need to observe.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Call the local police office or a family court branch:<\/b> They will schedule an appointment to help you complete your petition for a protection order and get a TRO. You have to prepare to give details about the abuse. This includes verbal threats, psychological abuse, and property damage.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Attend the scheduled appointment and complete the petition: <\/b>Having a completed petition is a necessity. If you have any doubts or troubles, help is available at one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hscadv.org\/\" title=\"Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence offices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence offices<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Bring the petition to the family court:<\/b> The family court judge will review your TRO request and decide whether to grant it. The court can grant a TRO ex parte, which means that the abuser\/respondent does not need to be present when the judge reviews the petition.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Get copies of the TRO:<\/b> If the family court judge approves your petition, the court clerk will hand you two copies of the TRO. One copy will be yours; the other copy will be used to serve the respondent.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>The police department or law enforcement authority will serve a copy of the TRO to the perpetrator:<\/b> You do not have to be present when they serve the copy of the order. Do not attempt to serve the order of the court yourself. Leave it to law enforcement.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>Who Can File for a Protective Order in Hawaii?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitol.hawaii.gov\/hrscurrent\/Vol12_Ch0501-0588\/HRS0586\/HRS_0586-0003.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawaii law<\/a> allows the following individuals to file for a protective order in cases of domestic abuse:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Any family or household member on their own behalf<\/li>\r\n<li>Any family or household member on behalf of a minor or incapacitated household member<\/li>\r\n<li>Any state agency on behalf of a person who is a minor or incapacitated<\/li>\r\n<li>Any minor 16 years old and above on their own behalf<\/li>\r\n<li>Any emancipated minor<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The petitioner should file the relief in writing. Listing as much of the past or imminent abuse can aid in getting a TRO. Do not embellish or include acts that didn&#8217;t happen.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Additional Considerations for the Enforcement of Orders for Protection<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>If a family court judge issues a TRO ex parte, it goes into effect without the prior knowledge or presence of the respondent. The court will base the TRO on the details of the petitioner\u2019s testimony about the acts of abuse or harassment. The petitioner must show cause why the order for protection is required.<\/p>\r\n<p>There are instances where the parties&#8217; relationship status is integral to the case. In such cases, the court will examine certain factors to assess whether a dating relationship exists. The court will look at the length and nature of the parties\u2019 relationship and the regularity of their interaction.<\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Duration of Order<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitol.hawaii.gov\/hrscurrent\/Vol12_Ch0501-0588\/HRS0586\/HRS_0586-0005.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawaii Revised Statutes<\/a>, the TRO remains in effect for a period of 180 days from the date of issuance. The order for protection remains effective until either the 180-day period expires or the court issues a subsequent protection order, whichever occurs first.<\/p>\r\n<p>If the TRO involves a minor, the court may extend the order beyond the standard duration limit. It can also last until the minor reaches 18 years old.<\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Court Hearing Requirements<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p>The court will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitol.hawaii.gov\/hrscurrent\/Vol12_Ch0501-0588\/HRS0586\/HRS_0586-0005.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hold the hearing<\/a> on the earliest available date or within 15 days of the date the court granted the TRO. The court will notify all parties involved. They should also hold a court hearing on the TRO application, asking the parties to show cause for the protective order.<\/p>\r\n<p>The court may also issue an order of protection, which includes all orders from the TRO. A judge can choose to provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitol.hawaii.gov\/hrscurrent\/Vol12_Ch0501-0588\/HRS0586\/HRS_0586-0005_0005.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more relief<\/a> to prevent domestic abuse or its recurrence. This may include orders of temporary visitation or custody of minor children.<\/p>\r\n<p>In addition, the court may likewise order either or both parties to attend services for domestic violence intervention. With the agreement of both parties, the court can also end the extended protection order at any time.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Penalties for Violation of an Order for Protection in Hawaii<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>The Hawaii Revised Statutes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitol.hawaii.gov\/hrscurrent\/Vol12_Ch0501-0588\/HRS0586\/HRS_0586-0011.htm\" title=\"provide the penalties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">provide the penalties<\/a> for violating a protective order. This provision classifies the intentional or knowing violation of a protection order as a misdemeanor. This means that if the person violated the order, they have committed a criminal offense.<\/p>\r\n<p>The law explicitly defines various penalties for different types of violations. The penalties reflect the frequency and severity of the breaches. Below is a listing of the available penalties:<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<th><p>Violation<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<th><p>Prison Terms and Fines<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Penalties for a first violation<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>For protection orders in non-domestic abuse cases<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><p>48 hours and a fine of up to $150<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>For protection orders in domestic abuse cases<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><p>Mandatory minimum imprisonment of 48 hours and a fine of up to $150<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p><b>Penalties for a second violation<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>For protection orders in non-domestic abuse<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><p>Mandatory minimum imprisonment of 48 hours and a fine of up to $250<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>For protection orders in domestic abuse<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><p>Mandatory minimum imprisonment of less than 30 days and a fine of $250 to $1,000<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>For protection orders in non-domestic abuse after a domestic abuse violation<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><p>Mandatory minimum imprisonment of 48 hours and a fine of up to $250<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>For protection orders in domestic abuse after a non-domestic abuse violation<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><p>Mandatory minimum imprisonment of 48 hours and a fine of up to $150<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<p>The penalty for subsequent violations after two prior convictions is at least 30 days of imprisonment and fines between $250 to $1,000.<\/p>\r\n<p>Hawaii law also requires the court to impose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitol.hawaii.gov\/hrscurrent\/Vol12_Ch0501-0588\/HRS0586\/HRS_0586-0013.htm\" title=\"domestic violence intervention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">domestic violence intervention<\/a> or anger management course on those convicted of violating an order of protection or TRO.<\/p>\r\n<p><i>Note: Laws are subject to change through various means, including higher court decisions and newly passed legislation. Consider conducting legal research or <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/domestic-violence\/hawaii\/?fli=dcta\" title=\"contacting an attorney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>contacting an attorney<\/i><\/a><i> near you to verify the laws of your state.<\/i><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Related Resources for Protective Orders Laws<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/state-codes.html\">Official State Codes<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; Links to the official online statutes (laws) in all 50 states and D.C.<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/family\/domestic-violence\/domestic-violence-orders-of-protection-and-restraining-orders.html\">Orders of Protection and Restraining Orders<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/family\/domestic-violence.html\">Domestic Violence<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>Need Help With a Protective Order in Hawaii? Talk to an Attorney<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>It is crucial to seek protection from any abuse. If you are a victim of abuse or are experiencing domestic violence, harassment, threats, or stalking, don&#8217;t hesitate to take legal action. A protective order can give you legal safeguards and security.<\/p>\r\n<p>Speak with a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/domestic-violence\/hawaii\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawaii domestic violence attorney<\/a> for assistance with an order for protection. You can also contact your local police department for immediate assistance. 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