Rule 157.Court Dispositions Reported on Juvenile Information Report.
Current through July 1, 2026 · Last verified September 11, 2026
Full Text of Rule 157
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
The final violation on the juvenile information report must identify the charge against the child and cite the section, law or ordinance the child is alleged to have violated or attempted to violate. The report has to say what the charge is, not merely that there is one.
The adjudication then involves only that final violation, unless the judge at the adjudication determines that a lesser or related offence was committed. That matches Rule 144, which lets the court act where a lesser included offence has been proved.
Disposition and the court status of the child are reported back to the police in a manner the Family Court determines. In traffic violation cases, any action affecting the child privilege to drive is indicated as licence suspended, restricted or revoked.
Frequently Asked Questions
What must the juvenile information report identify?
The final violation, naming the charge and citing the section, law or ordinance the child is alleged to have violated or attempted to violate.
Can the court adjudicate a different offence?
Only where the judge at the adjudication determines that a lesser or related offence was committed.
How is the outcome reported?
The disposition and the court status of the child are reported to the police in a manner determined by the Family Court.
What happens in a traffic case?
Any court action affecting the child privilege to drive is indicated by licence suspended, restricted or revoked.
Which rule allows a lesser included offence finding?
Rule 144, at the conclusion of the adjudication hearing.