Rule 21 Time
Rule Text
(a) Computation. In computing any time period under these rules, the day of the act, event, or default from which the period of time begins to run shall not be included. The last day of the period so computed shall be included, unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday. Intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays shall be included. As used in this rule, “holiday” shall mean any day designated as such pursuant to section 8-1 of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes. Whenever an act required to be performed under these rules may be accomplished by mail, the act shall be deemed to have been performed on the date of the postmark on the mailed article.
(b) Enlarged. For good cause, when permitted by statute or these rules, the court may enlarge any time period.
Amendment history: Amended May 21, 2026, effective July 1, 2026.