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Court Diversion Services | Hale Opio Kauai, Inc

Court Diversion Services

2959 Umi Street, 2959 Umi Street, Lihue, HI 96766

Administration offices located in Lihue, Kauai. Contact the office for more information at (808) 245-2873 Ext. 8200.
Eligibility
First time misdemeanor or status offending youth between the ages of 10 and 18 who admit their guilt, waiving their right to an attorney. All youth detained for the first time or second time for minor law violations and status offenses.
Hours
Administration Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Following State holiday schedule Program court Every other Wednesday 4pm-7:30pm Call 245-2873 ext. 8206 for Court and Intake dates Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Administration Following State holiday schedule Every other Wednesday 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Program court Call 245-2873 ext. 8206 for Court and Intake dates
Application process
Kauai Police Department, County of Kauai Prosecutor or Judiciary prior to intake, refer youth to Kauai Teen Court. Youth and their family who chose to participate are scheduled for an intake interview and a court hearing.
Fees
No fees
Service area
Kauai,Niihau
(Kauai Teen Court) Teen Court is a collaborative effort between the Kauai Police Department (KPD), Prosecutor, County of Kauai, Family Court Fifth Circuit, Hale 'Opio Kaua'i, Inc, and youth serving public and private sector agencies to provide a diversionary program from Family Court for first time misdemeanor or status offending youth between the ages of 10 and 18. Juveniles who have admitted guilt and are prepared to be sentenced by their peers will be given a hearing. Teen Court judges selected from a pool of practicing judges, attorneys, and trained teens serve as court officers. Sentences may include referral to mediation or anger management classes, substance abuse counseling, tutoring, or to a mentor. All youth completing sentencing serve on at least three juries.
What's Here
Providing organization
Hale Opio Kauai
Hale Opio Kauai, Inc. is dedicated to improving young people’s quality of life, enhancing a sense of belonging, increasing self-awareness, and strengthening Ohana by providing residential and community programs for education, prevention, court diversion, and treatment.