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Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Mandatory Domestic Violence Training
Domestic Violence victims deserve appropriate response and intervention on scene by trained first responders. This bill aims to require a minimum training standard of 15 hours for first responders.
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days activeDiffered Acceptance of Guilt (DAG) & Differed Acceptance of
Currently, if charged with the misdemeanor crime of Abuse of a Family Household Member (709-906), one is not eligible to enter a plea of differed acceptance of guilt (DAG) or differed acceptance of nolo contendere (DANC). The disqualification for a differed sentence is appropriate and is due to the nature of the offense being specific to family violence. It sends an accurat...
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days activeMutual Restraining Orders
Description: Temporary Restraining Orders are intended to protect victims of domestic violence. The ordering of mutual restraining orders is putting the custody of the children who should remain with the protective parent in jeopardy. Mutual restraining orders should not be granted unless a separate petition is filled and a judge determines there are safety risks involved.