The goal of the service is to assist juveniles and families to resolve various problems and conflicts to help them learn socially acceptable behaviors and function in the community as law-abiding citizens. Services must incorporate best practices/evidence-based practices and be reflective of the court’s balanced and restorative justice philosophy and the guiding principles of the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI). The goals of balanced and restorative justice are accountability, competency development, and public safety. JDAI principles are complementary in that it can help shape and guide jurisdiction’s practice through collaboration and a continuum of services that are culturally competent, relevant and accessible to the youth they serve and reduce the reliance on unnecessary confinement in secured detention. The in-community services include Alternative Education, Outdoor/Prosocial Experience, Anger Management, Psychological Services, Victim Impact Classes, and Ohana Conferencing.
To provide an alternative diversion program for Family Court referrals for first time juvenile offenders who meet the referral criteria. Referrals may be from the County Police, the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, District Traffic Court or the Department of Education. Teen (peer) jury system to apply balanced and restorative justice values of accountability, competency development and public safety to help participants increase law abiding behaviors and reduce the risk of recidivism. The court may be presided over by an attorney or judge.
The goal of the service is to provide juvenile offenders with the skills and knowledge to effectively deal with their use of alcohol and drugs in order to eliminate re-offending behaviors. Services should also be reflective of the court’s balanced and restorative justice philosophy, and the juvenile justice reform effort with emphasis on best practices/evidence-based practices, collaboration, and cultural competency. The goals of balanced and restorative justice are accountability, competency development, and public safety.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Hawaii Judiciary
Supreme Court State Of Hawaii Supreme Court Proceeding
Date: May 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The proceeding involved oral arguments regarding a case concerning a landlord-tenant dispute and allegations of discrimination under Hawaii state law. Key discussion topics included whether there is a statutory requirement for an interactive process in real estate transactions, the definition of a reasonable accommodation for a disability, and whether the landlord's refusal to modify cleaning provisions constituted a violation of discriminatory practice statutes. The parties also debated the reasonableness of the proposed accommodations and whether there were genuine issues of material fact regarding the dispute.
Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii Supreme Court Proceeding
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The court conducted a hearing regarding a petition for coordination of individual plaintiff Maui fire cases. The discussion focused on jurisdictional concerns, the authority of the court to establish a common benefit fund, and the enforceability of attorney fee caps within a settlement agreement. Arguments were presented regarding the applicability of Hawaii state statutes and whether the court possessed the power to retroactively modify fee structures after settlement agreements had been finalized and cases dismissed.
The Judiciary State Of Hawai'i Supplemental Budget And Variance Report 2024-2027
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The Judiciary, State of Hawai'i's Supplemental Budget for 2025-2027 and Variance Report for 2024-2026 outlines financial adjustments for court operations and support services. Key priorities include enhancing court security, converting temporary positions to permanent for staff retention, strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure, and adjusting judicial salaries, all aimed at ensuring the impartial, efficient, and accessible administration of justice and effective resource allocation.
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