Rule 131.Notice of Admission to Shelter or Detention.
Current through July 1, 2026 · Last verified September 11, 2026
Full Text of Rule 131
Amendment History
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary’s compiled text of this rule carries no amendment order for this rule. For the adopting orders and any later amendments, see the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary’s rules page.
Plain-English Summary
Two notices, going in different directions. The person in charge of the facility must notify any child admitted to shelter or detention of the reasons for the action and of the child rights under Rules 154 and 155, the right to remain silent and the right to counsel. The same person must also tell the child that the court will hold a hearing on the necessity for shelter care or detention.
The court, parents, guardian or custodian must be notified immediately that the child has been admitted. Immediately, not in due course.
They too must be informed that there will be a prompt hearing by the court about release or detention. The family learns three things at once: that the child is in custody, that a hearing is coming, and that it will decide release.
Frequently Asked Questions
What must a Hawaii detention facility tell a child?
The reasons for the admission, the child rights under Rules 154 and 155, and that a hearing will be held on the necessity for shelter care or detention.
Who else is notified?
The court, and the parents, guardian or custodian of the child, immediately.
What are the child rights under Rules 154 and 155?
The right to remain silent through any or all questioning, and the right to counsel, including court-appointed counsel where the court deems it advisable.
What must the family be told?
That the child has been admitted and that there will be a prompt hearing by the court regarding release or detention.
Can the child call home?
Yes. Rule 132 allows a telephone call to parents, guardian, custodian and attorney immediately after admission.