R. Exp. Child. Protect. App. Form 2

As amended through June 28, 2024
Form 2 - Counsel's Certificate of Diligent Search

No._________

IN THE INTERMEDIATE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF HAWAI'I

HRS CHAPTER 587A (CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT) APPEAL

IN THE INTEREST OF

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FC-S No. ______________

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[INITIALS]

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FAMILY COURT OF THE

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[specify circuit] CIRCUIT

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_____________________

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COUNSEL'S CERTIFICATE OF DILIGENT SEARCH

"1. I, [Name of Counsel], am counsel for Appellant [Name of Appellant] in the above-captioned case.

2. Since entry of the order in the child protective proceeding, I have attempted to ascertain the whereabouts of my client:

_____ (a) to discuss the merits of an appeal.

_____ (b) to retain his/her signature on the notice of appeal.

3. I have made the following efforts:

_____ (a) Sent a letter with proper postage affixed to the last known address of my client and:

_____ received no response.

_____ the letter was returned to me.

_____ (b) Ascertained through the United States Post Office in [city] that my client did not leave a forwarding address.

_____ (c) Telephoned my client at the number he/she provided and received no response.

_____ (d) Investigated to determine if there is a new telephone listing and found none for my client.

_____ (e) Undertook the following additional inquiry into the whereabouts of my client:

4. I am unable to determine the whereabouts of my client.

I hereby declare that the above stated facts are true.

Dated this ___day of _________, 20__.

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[Party's or Attorney's Signature]

[Party's or Attorney's machine printed name]

[Address]

[Telephone No.]

[Fax No.]

[Email Address]

Counsel for Appellant

No. _____________

IN THE INTERMEDIATE COURT OF APPEALS OF THE STATE OF HAWAI'I

HRS CHAPTER 587A (CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT) APPEAL

IN THE INTEREST OF

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FC-S No. ______________

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[INITIALS]

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FAMILY COURT OF THE

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[specify circuit] CIRCUIT

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_____________________

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CERTIFICATE OF CONVENTIONAL SERVICE

I certify that a paper copy of the foregoing Counsel's Certificate of Diligent Search was duly served upon Appellee or Appellee's counsel (if represented)

[] in person at [address] on [date].

[] by mail at [address] on [date].

[] by certified mail at [address] on [date].

Dated this ___day of _________, 20__.

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[Party's or Attorney's Signature]

[Party's or Attorney's machine printed name]

Counsel for Appellant

R. Exp. Child. Protect. App. Form 2

Adopted effective 1/1/2012.