HAR §17-653-29
HAR §17-653-29. Evidence
Cite as Haw. Code R. § 17-653-29
Good cause shall be
corroborated with the following types of evidence:
(1) Birth certificates or medical or law
enforcement records which indicate that the
child was conceived as a result of incest or
forcible rape;
(2) Court documents which indicate legal
proceedings for adoption are pending before a
court;
(3) Court, medical, child protective services,
social services, psychological, or law
enforcement records which indicate that the
alleged father, absent parent, or others may
inflict physical or emotional harm on the
child or other family member;
(4) Medical records which indicate emotional
health history and present emotional health
status of the child or family member or
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written statements from mental health
professionals indicating a prognosis
concerning the diagnosis or emotional health
of the individual or family if cooperation is
required;
(5) A written statement from a public or licensed
private social agency that the parent or
other caretaker is being assisted to resolve
the issue of where to keep the child or
relinquish the child for adoption; or
(6) Sworn notarized statements from persons other
than the individual with knowledge of the
circumstances which provide the basis for the
good cause claim. [Eff 03/19/93] (Auth: HRS
§346-14) (Imp: HRS §346.37-1; 42 C.F.R.
§433.147; 45 C.F.R. §232.43)