Hawaii § 346-228 - Action upon investigation.
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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] Previous Vol07_Ch0346-0398 Next
Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 346-228
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 346-228 cover?
Section 346-228 ("Action upon investigation.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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