THE SENATE

THE TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

INTERIM OF 2007

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES AND PUBLIC HOUSING

Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair

Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair

NOTICE OF FAMILY COURT LEGAL INTERVENTIONS WORKING GROUP MEETING

                                    DATE:             Thursday, September 20, 2007

                                    TIME:              1:00 p. m. – 3:00 p. m.

                                    PLACE:           Conference Room 229

                                                            State Capitol

                                                            415 South Beretania Street

A G E N D A

                        I.          Welcome and Introductions

                        II.         Committee Updates

                                    A.  Best Interest of the Child – Myrna Murdock

                                    B.  Family Court Models – Ana Maring

                                    C.  Family Court Sunshine and Accountability – Adrienne King

                                    D.  Temporary Restraining Orders – Sharon Ferguson-Quick   

                        III.       Community Capacity to Support Families Before and After Divorce

                                    A.  Volunteer Legal Services Pilot Hawaii Parenting Plan Presentation –

                                                Larie Langi

                                    B.  Discussion of Capacity Development Needs

                        IV.       Announcements and Next Steps

                                    A.  Next Meeting Dates

                                                1.  Friday, November 16, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

                                                2.  Friday, December 14, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

                                    B.  Other

                        V.        Adjournment

If you require special assistance or auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i. e., sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessibility, or parking designated for the disabled) please contact the Committee Clerk 24 hours prior to the hearing so arrangements can be made.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 585-6130.

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                                                                                    Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland

                                                                                    Chair