In re Interest of JE

CONCURRING AND DISSENTING OPINION BY LEONARD, J.

I concur with the majority's conclusion that the Family Court of the Fifth Circuit (Family Court ) erred in its December 14, 2015 Findings of Fact; Conclusions of Law; Decision and Order Regarding Restitution Hearing (Restitution Order ). However, I respectfully dissent from the majority's determination that the juvenile restitution statute, Hawai'i Revised Statutes (HRS ) § 571-48(11) (2006), precludes the Family Court from imposing a combination of restitution and community service.

HRS § 571-48(11) provides that the Family Court "may order any…