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Rule 133.Continued Detention.

Current through July 1, 2026 · Last verified September 11, 2026

In one sentenceRule 133 sends continued detention of a child to the governing statute.

Full Text of Rule 133

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Continued detention of the child shall be in accordance with HRS section 571-32(b).
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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

One sentence, matching Rule 130 in form. Continued detention of the child shall be in accordance with the statutory subsection the rule names.

The rules supply the surrounding process rather than the standard. Rule 134 requires a prompt investigation and a written report covering five specific questions before the hearing. Rule 135 sets what the court may consider and caps an order at seven days. Rule 136 requires review at least every 8 days where a child has not been released.

The effect is that continued detention is never a settled state. Even where the statute permits it, the rules keep returning the question to the court on a fixed cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What governs continued detention in Hawaii?

The statutory subsection Rule 133 names. The rule itself defers to it.

How long can an order authorize detention?

Rule 135 lets the court order shelter care or detention for up to seven days, subject to extension under Rule 136.

How often is detention reviewed?

At least once every 8 days, in a review hearing or by review of the child file, under Rule 136.

What does the court consider?

Rule 135 allows any testimony and evidence relevant to the necessity for detaining the child, including the Rule 134 investigation report.

Must a petition be filed?

Rule 135 requires a petition within seven days where the child is not released and an adjudication hearing is to be scheduled.

Source & verification. The rule text is reproduced verbatim from the official Hawaii Family Court Rules (Haw. Fam. Ct. R. 133). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of Hawaii. The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified September 11, 2026. · Official source
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