2009 Hawaii Code
Volume 12
TITLE 31 - FAMILY
CHAPTER 587 - CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT
§587-62 - Return date.

     §587-62  Return date.  (a)  When a petition has been filed, the court shall set a return date to be held within fifteen days of (1) the filing of the petition or (2) the date a decision is orally stated by the court on the record in a temporary foster custody hearing.

     (b)  On the return date, the court shall preside over a pretrial conference and may order that:

     (1)  During the period of time from the return date to the date of the adjudication hearing, the parties participate in and cooperate with appropriate services, actions, and recommendations pursuant to section 587-53(d);

     (2)  Such further investigation and information as the court deems to be relevant to the issues to be determined at the adjudication hearing be conducted and be available for the court's consideration at the adjudication hearing;

     (3)  If the parties stipulate to orders of adjudication and foster custody or family supervision, the case be set for a further disposition hearing concerning an appropriate service plan, unless an appropriate written service plan is available and included as part of the stipulated orders; or

     (4)  If the parties do not stipulate to orders of adjudication and foster custody or family supervision, the case be set for an adjudication hearing or, if adjudication is stipulated to, a disposition hearing as soon as is practicable; provided that if the child is to remain in foster care subsequent to the return date, the court shall set the case for an adjudication hearing or a disposition hearing within ten working days of the return date, unless the court deems a later date for the hearing to be in the best interests of the child or the later date is agreed to by all parties and is approved by the court. [L 1983, c 171, pt of §1; am L 1986, c 316, §26; am L 1992, c 190, §22]