In Interest of Doe

Once again we have before us an appeal from an order of the Family Court waiving jurisdiction over a juvenile and transferring him to the circuit court for trial as an adult. The recurring issue in this case and other similar cases is the adequacy of a family court’s order which consists only of conclusory statements and a mere recital of the statutory requirements. See State v. Stanley, 60 Haw. 527, 592 P.2d 422 (1979); In re John Doe, 61 Haw. 48, 594 P.2d 1084 (1979). We vacate the order and remand the case for further proceedings.

Appellant John Doe (hereinafter, Doe), was by petitions…