Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 3. Property; Family § 571-31.6

When a child is reasonably believed to come within section 571-11(1) and (2), the intake officer may exercise discretion to process informal adjustment under section 571-31.4. In making that determination, the officer shall be guided by the criteria set out in section 571-31.1(c)(1) to (5) and the criteria in the framework established pursuant to section 571-31.4(b), taking into account the availability of suitable method, program, or procedure for the child.