In the Interest of Doe

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

LUM, C.J.

The State of Hawaii appeals from an order of the family court dismissing its petition for waiver of family court jurisdiction over Appellee John Doe. We are called upon to decide whether the State may appeal such a dismissal under the circumstances of this case, and whether a juvenile is entitled to a probable cause hearing before the State may successfully seek waiver pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) § 571-22(c) (Supp. 1983). For the reasons discussed below, we hold that the State may not appeal such a decision. However, relying on our power to grant…