Rule 132.Telephoning and Visitation.
Current through July 1, 2026 · Last verified September 11, 2026
Full Text of Rule 132
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
A child may telephone their parents, guardian, custodian and attorney immediately after being admitted to a shelter or detention facility. Immediately, and to all four categories.
Visits are equally direct. On admission, a child may be visited in private at any time by their attorney, parents, guardian or custodian. In private is the operative phrase, and at any time removes the usual scheduling barrier for the first visit.
After that initial visit, the same people may visit at reasonable visiting hours. The rule makes the first contact unconditional and then settles into the facility ordinary schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a detained child in Hawaii call home?
Yes. A child may telephone their parents, guardian, custodian and attorney immediately after being admitted.
Can parents visit right away?
Yes. On admission a child may be visited in private at any time by their attorney, parents, guardian or custodian.
Are visits private?
Yes. The rule provides for the child to be visited in private.
What about later visits?
After the initial visit, the same people may visit at reasonable visiting hours.
Does the child have a right to a lawyer?
Rule 155 allows parties to be represented by retained counsel in all proceedings and lets the court appoint counsel for the child where it deems advisable.