In Interest of Doe

Appellant John Doe (hereinafter “Doe”) appeals from an order waiving Family Court jurisdiction 2 and from an order denying a motion to dismiss a Grand Jury indictment which was returned subsequent to his waiver for trial as an adult in Circuit Court. These appeals were consolidated prior to argument. Doe raises numerous issues in his appeals but our paramount decision to reverse the Family Court order waiving its jurisdiction and to remand for further proceedings is based on the Family Court’s failure to conduct “full investigation and hearing” as required by HRS § 571-22(a) (1976). 3

Doe,…