Hawaii Revised Statutes

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 346-228 (2026)

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§346-228 Action upon investigation. Upon investigation the department shall take action to prevent abuse and shall have the authority to do any or all of the following:

(1) Resolve the matter in an informal fashion as is appropriate under the circumstances;

(2) Exercise its right of entry under section 346-229;

(3) Seek an order for immediate protection;

(4) Seek a temporary restraining order;

(5) File a petition with the court under this part; and

(6) Seek any protective or remedial actions authorized by law. [L 1989, c 381, pt of §1; am L 1990, c 144, §1 and c 234, §9; am L 2008, c 154, §10]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2006–2006 · leading case: Est. of Kam, 129 P.3d 511 (Haw. 2006).

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Est. of Kam, 129 P.3d 511 (Haw. 2006). · cites it 3× “); HRS § 346-228 (1993) (“Upon investigation the department shall take action .”

— Haw. Rev. Stat. § 346-228(1) — 1 case

Est. of Kam, 129 P.3d 511 (Haw. 2006). “); HRS § 346-228 (1993) (“Upon investigation the department shall take action .”

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