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A-I. Scope of Rules - One Form of Action; Electronic Filing

Hawaiʻi Family Court Rules – 2026

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A-I. Scope of Rules - One Form of Action; Electronic Filing A-II. Commencement of Action: Service of Process, Pleadings, Motions and Orders A-III. Pleadings and Motions A-IV. Parties A-V. Depositions and Discovery A-VI. Trials A-VII. Judgment A-VIII. Provisional and Final Remedies and Special Proceedings A-IX. Appeals A-X. Family Courts and Clerks A-XI. Miscellaneous Provisions
Rule 1 Scope of Rules; Construction, Application, and Interpretation of Rules; Effect of Electronic Filing; Automation. Rule 1.1 Registration in Judiciary Electronic Filing and Service System Required for Attorneys in Cases Maintained in Judiciary Information Management System. Rule 1.2 Family Court Cases Maintained in Jims. Rule 1.3 Classification of Actions. Rule 2 Civil Action. Rule 2.1 Compliance with Rules.