In the Interest of Doe

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

OGATA, J.

This is an appeal from an order of the family court waiving jurisdiction over appellant pursuant to HRS § 571-22 (1976). Appellant was a minor during all relevant proceedings below. He was by petition 2 alleged to have committed crimes which, if committed by an adult, would constitute felonies. The family court, subsequent to investigation and hearing, ordered appellant held for criminal proceedings in circuit court. We affirm.

By petitions filed with the family court j appellant was alleged to have committed, on November 24, 1975, the offenses of rape in the…