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A-V. Depositions and Discovery

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 26 General Provisions Governing Discovery. Rule 27 Depositions Before Action or Pending Appeal. Rule 28 Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken. Rule 29 Stipulations Regarding Discovery Procedure. Rule 30 Depositions Upon Oral Examination. Rule 31 Depositions Upon Written Questions. Rule 32 Use of Depositions in Court Proceedings. Rule 33 Interrogatories to Parties. Rule 34 Production of Documents and Things and Entry Upon Land for Inspection and Other Purposes. Rule 35 Physical and Mental Examination of Persons. Rule 36 Requests for Admission. Rule 37 Failure to Make or Cooperate in Discovery; Sanctions.