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§ 26. Purpose of Adult-at-Risk Protective Restraining Orders.

Statutes | 4 HCC § 12 Chapter VII § 26 | 2020

a. The purpose of authorizing Adult-at-Risk Protective Restraining Orders is to provide Adult-at-Risk with a process for obtaining restraining orders independent of contacting law enforcement officers to report a crime. Individuals applying for an Adult-at-Risk Protective Restraining Order should be referred to law enforcement in the event that an unreported crime has been committed.

b. The purpose of authorizing emergency Adult-at-Risk Protective Restraining Orders to be issued without prior notice to the respondent is to insure the immediate protection of the Adultat-Risk.