Haw. Rev. Stat. § 334-142

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 334-142 - Petition

Any family member may petition the family court for an order requiring a respondent to enter into an outpatient treatment program for substance abuse. The petition shall be in writing under penalty of perjury and include facts relating to:

(1) The conduct of the respondent that indicates substance abuse or addiction;
(2) The respondent's history of substance abuse, treatment, and relapse;
(3) The effects of the respondent's conduct on the family;
(4) The petitioner's good faith belief that the respondent poses an imminent danger to self or to others if the respondent does not receive treatment;
(5) The availability of treatment and financial resources to pay for treatment; and
(6) Any other reason for seeking court intervention.

HRS § 334-142

L 2004, c 44 , pt of §20