Violating a Protective Order
HRS 586-11 — a misdemeanor with a mandatory five days in jail on a first conviction
Knowingly or intentionally violating an order for protection, or a temporary restraining order the person knows of, is a misdemeanor. The person completes an assessment at a domestic violence program and an intervention or anger management course.
Who handles this in Hawaii: Domestic Violence Action Center and Hawaii State Bar Association, Lawyer Referral and Information Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Hawaii directory.
| Conviction | Mandatory jail | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| ConvictionA first | Mandatory jailNo less than five days | Fine$300 to $500 |
| ConvictionA second or later | Mandatory jailNo less than forty five days | Fine$500 to $1,000 |
On a first violation of a temporary order by someone with a prior conviction for one of the listed violent felonies against a family or household member, the mandatory term is thirty days and the fine $350 to $600. No fine is imposed where the court finds on the record that the defendant cannot pay.
Sources for this section (2)
- HRS 586-11 — Violation of an order for protection
- HRS 586-4 — Temporary restraining order
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Hawaii attorney.