Judge denies travel request for woman accused of hot-liquid attack on husband

Ameera Harrison, charged with first-degree assault and abuse, was denied permission to seek treatment in California.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A Circuit Court judge in Honolulu has denied a request from Ameera Harrison, a 33-year-old Schofield Barracks woman accused of pouring boiling liquid onto her husband, to travel to a mental health facility in California. Harrison was initially arrested on suspicion of second-degree attempted murder and has been released on $50,000 bail, but a no-contact order is in place.

Why it matters

The judge's decision highlights the complex legal and personal issues involved in cases of domestic violence, where the safety and well-being of both the victim and the accused must be carefully balanced. The case also raises questions about the availability and accessibility of mental health resources, especially for military families.

The details

Harrison's defense lawyer had filed a motion requesting that she be allowed to travel to Solara Mental Health, a treatment center for veterans in San Diego, for assessment and recommended treatment. However, Judge Catherine Remigio denied the request, citing the need for Harrison to remain in the jurisdiction for future court dates. The judge also denied Harrison's motion to return to her residence with a police escort to gather her belongings, instead ordering her husband to box up her belongings and give them to her lawyer.

  • On January 22, Harrison allegedly poured boiling liquid onto her husband, causing severe burns.
  • On February 20, 2026, the judge denied Harrison's request to travel to California for mental health treatment.
  • The trial is set for March 30, 2026.

The players

Ameera Harrison

A 33-year-old woman from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, who is accused of pouring boiling liquid onto her husband, causing severe burns. She has been charged with first-degree assault and abuse of a family member.

Judge Catherine Remigio

The Circuit Court judge who denied Harrison's request to travel to California for mental health treatment, citing the need for her to remain in the jurisdiction for future court dates.

Cameron Holm

Harrison's defense lawyer, who filed the motion requesting that she be allowed to travel to a mental health facility in California.

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What they’re saying

“Ameera Harrison has an earnest desire to seek professional help.”

— Cameron Holm, Defense Lawyer

What’s next

The trial for Ameera Harrison is set for March 30, 2026, where the court will further consider the details of the case and the appropriate legal actions.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex challenges in balancing the needs for mental health treatment and public safety in domestic violence cases, as well as the importance of ensuring access to appropriate resources for military families facing such issues.