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HI Rev Stat § 602-57 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|602. Courts of Appeal|602-57 Jurisdiction.

  §602-57 Jurisdiction. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the intermediate appellate court shall have jurisdiction, subject to transfer as provided in section 602-58 or review on application for a writ of certiorari as provided in section 602-59:  (1) To hear and determine appeals from any court or agency when appeals are allowed by law;  (2) To entertain, in its discretion, any case submitted without suit when there is a question of law that could be the subject of a civil action or proceeding in the circuit court, or tax appeal court, and the parties agree upon the facts upon which the controversy depends; and  (3) To make or issue any order or writ necessary or appropriate in the aid of its jurisdiction, and in such case, any judge may issue a writ or an order to show cause returnable before the court. L 1979, c 111, pt of §3; am L 2004, c 202, §57; am L 2006, c 94, §1 and c 145, §1; am L 2010, c 109, §1 Law Journals and Reviews  The Lum Court, Land Use, and the Environment: A Survey of Hawai €˜i Case Law 1983 to 1991. 14 UH L. Rev. 119 (1992).  The Development of Hawai €˜i's Appellate Courts: An Organizational Perspective. 33 UH L. Rev. 875 (2011). Case Notes  Section 174C-60 is inconsistent with and cannot stand together with §602-5 and this section, as amended by Act 202, L 2004, and was deemed amended by implication, effective July 1, 2006, to authorize appeals from the water commission to the intermediate appellate court, not to the supreme court. 113 H. 52, 147 P.3d 836 (2006).  Where bankruptcy court remanded the entirety of the adversary proceeding to the circuit court, and petitioner timely appealed to the appellate court the bankruptcy court's good faith determination which had not been modified or set aside by the circuit court and thus remained in effect, since this section gives the appellate court jurisdiction over appeals from the circuit court that are "allowed by law", and §663-15.5(e) authorized an appeal from the good faith determination, the appellate court had jurisdiction over the appeal. 125 H. 186, 256 P.3d 694 (2011).  Court will not decide moot question. 1 H. App. 491, 620 P.2d 765 (1980).
HI Rev Stat § 602-58 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|602. Courts of Appeal|602-58 Application for transfer to the supreme court.

 §602-58 Application for transfer to the supreme court. (a) The supreme court, in the manner and within the time provided by the rules of court, shall grant an application to transfer any case within the jurisdiction of the intermediate appellate court to the supreme court upon the grounds that the case involves:  (1) A question of imperative or fundamental public importance;  (2) An appeal from a decision of any court or agency when appeals are allowed by law:  (A) Invalidating an amendment to the state constitution; or   (B) Determining a state statute, county ordinance, or agency rule to be invalid on the grounds that it was invalidly enacted or is unconstitutional, on its face or as applied, under either the constitution of the State or the United States; or  (3) A sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.  (b) The supreme court, in a manner and within the time provided by the rules of court, may grant an application to transfer any case within the jurisdiction of the intermediate appellate court to the supreme court upon the grounds that the case involves:  (1) A question of first impression or a novel legal question; or  (2) Issues upon which there is an inconsistency in the decisions of the intermediate appellate court or of the supreme court.  (c) The grant or denial of an application for transfer under subsection (b) shall be discretionary and shall not be subject to further review. Denial of an application for transfer under subsection (b) shall not prejudice a later application for a writ of certiorari. L 1979, c 111, pt of §3; am L 2004, c 202, §58; am L 2006, c 93, §1 and c 94, §1; am L 2010, c 109, §1 Law Journals and Reviews  The Development of Hawai €˜i's Appellate Courts: An Organizational Perspective. 33 UH L. Rev. 875 (2011).
HI Rev Stat § 602-60 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|602. Courts of Appeal|602-60 Subpoenas; oaths.

 §602-60 Subpoenas; oaths. The intermediate appellate court shall have the power to subpoena and compel the attendance of witnesses from any part of the State and to compel the production of books, papers, documents, or tangible things. Any judge of the intermediate appellate court may administer oaths. [L 2008, c 148, §1; am L 2010, c 93, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 603-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-1 Judicial circuits.

  §603-1 Judicial circuits. The State is divided into four judicial circuits, as follows:  (1) The first judicial circuit is the island of Oahu and all other islands belonging to the State not hereinafter mentioned;  (2) The second judicial circuit includes the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Molokini;  (3) The third judicial circuit is the island of Hawaii;  (4) The fifth judicial circuit includes the islands of Kauai and Niihau. [L 1892, c 57, §29; am L 1913, c 34, §1; RL 1925, §2234; RL 1935, §3630; am L 1943, c 141, §1(a); RL 1945, §9631; RL 1955, §215-1; HRS §603-1; am L 1994, c 103, §1] Cross References  These circuits as "districts" within meaning of Const. art. I, §14, see §806-17.
HI Rev Stat § 603-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-2 Title.

  §603-2 Title. There shall be established in each of the judicial circuits of the State a court with the powers and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, which shall be styled the circuit court of such circuit, as, for instance, the circuit court of the third circuit. [L 1892, c 57, pt of §30; RL 1925, §2235; RL 1935, §3631; RL 1945, §9632; RL 1955, §215-2; HRS §603-2] Rules of Court  Acts or proceedings outside the circuit, see HRCP rules 77(b), 82. Case Notes  Prior to statehood, circuit court not a court of the United States within meaning of Norris-La Guardia Act. 37 H. 404 (1946).  As to whether extra-territorial jurisdiction may be exercised, see 46 H. 197, 377 P.2d 609 (1962).
HI Rev Stat § 603-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-3 First circuit court judges.

  §603-3 First circuit court judges. Effective July 1, 1992, the circuit court of the first circuit shall consist of twenty-five judges, who shall be styled as first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth, seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth, twentieth, twenty-first, twenty-second, twenty-third, twenty-fourth, and twenty-fifth judge, respectively. [L 1892, c 57, pt of §30; RL 1945, §9633; am L 1945, c 142, §1; am L 1951, c 26, §1; am L 1953, c 129, §1; RL 1955, §215-3; am L 1959, c 223, §1; am L 1965, c 216, §1 and c 232, §1; HRS §603-3; am L 1972, c 88, §3(a); am L 1978, c 177, §1; am L 1982, c 214, §1; am L 1992, c 4, §1 and c 253, §3]
HI Rev Stat § 603-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-4 Other circuits; judges.

 §603-4 Other circuits; judges. The circuit court of the fifth circuit shall consist of two judges, who shall be styled as first and second judge, and each as a judge of the circuit court of the fifth circuit. The circuit court of the second circuit shall consist of four judges, who shall be styled as first, second, third, and fourth judge, and each as a judge of the circuit court of the second circuit. The circuit court of the third circuit shall consist of four judges, who shall be styled as first, second, third, and fourth judge, and each as a judge of the circuit court of the third circuit. [L 1892, c 57, pt of §30; RL 1925, §2240; RL 1935, §3636; RL 1945, §9634; RL 1955, §215-4; am L 1957, c 259, §1; HRS §603-4; am L 1972, c 88, §3(b); am L 1976, c 56, §1; am L 1981, c 133, §1; am L 1982, c 214, §2; am L 2000, c 53, §1; am L 2002, c 196, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 603-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-5 Salary of circuit court judges.

  §603-5 Salary of circuit court judges. Effective July 1, 2004, the salary of a circuit court judge shall be as last recommended by the judicial salary commission. Effective July 1, 2007, and every six years thereafter, the salary of each circuit court judge of the various circuit courts of the State shall be as last recommended by the commission on salaries pursuant to section 26-56, unless disapproved by the legislature. [L Sp 1959 1st, c 4, §2; am L 1962, c 28, §30b; am L 1965, c 223, §13; Supp, §215-4.5; HRS §603-5; am L 1969, c 127, §11; am L 1975, c 58, §27; am L 1982, c 129, §26; am L 1986, c 128, §24; am L 1990, c 72, §5; am L 1999, c 65, §6; am L 2000, c 2, §4; am L 2003, c 123, §4; am L 2006, c 299, §9] Cross References  Appointment, tenure, removal, retirement, see Const. art. VI, § §3, 5.  Retirement allowance, see §88-74. Case Notes  Cited: 57 H. 348, 555 P.2d 1329 (1976).
HI Rev Stat § 603-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-6 Residence of judge.

  §603-6 Residence of judge. Every judge of a circuit court shall reside in the circuit for which the judge is appointed. [L 1892, c 57, pt of §30; RL 1925, §2242; RL 1935, §3638; RL 1945, §9636; RL 1955, §215-6; HRS §603-6; gen ch 1985]
HI Rev Stat § 603-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-7 REPEALED.

  §603-7 REPEALED. L 1972, c 88, §3(t).
HI Rev Stat § 603-11 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-11 Separate sessions at same time.

Note Part heading amended by L 1972, c 88, §3(c).  §603-11 Separate sessions at same time. There may be one session of the circuit court of any circuit, or separate sessions of the court at the same time, each of which may be held by one, but not more than one, of the judges of the circuit court of that circuit or any other circuit judge who may be authorized to preside in that circuit. Judgments, decrees, orders, and proceedings of any session held by any one of the judges shall be as effective as if only one session was held at a time. [L 1892, c 57, pt of §30; am L 1903, c 32, §7; RL 1925, §2241; RL 1935, §3637; RL 1945, §9635; RL 1955, §215-5; HRS §603-11; am L 1972, c 88, §3(d)]
HI Rev Stat § 603-12 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-12 Sessions, held where.

  §603-12 Sessions, held where. Except as otherwise provided by statute, the sessions of the circuit courts shall be held as follows: In the first circuit, at Honolulu; in the second circuit, at Wailuku; in the third circuit, at Hilo and Kona; in the fifth circuit, at Lihue. [L 1892, c 57, §31; am L 1895, c 6, §1; am L 1903, c 32, §8; am L 1905, c 34, §1 and c 56, §1; am L 1907, c 50, §1; am L 1911, c 126, §1; am L 1917, c 49, §1; am L 1919, c 27, §1; am L 1921, c 77, §1; RL 1925, §2244; RL 1935, §3640; am L 1943, c 141, §1(b); RL 1945, §9638; RL 1955, §215-8; HRS §603-12; am L 1972, c 88, §3(e); am L 1982, c 3, §1] Rules of Court  As to where acts or proceedings may take place, see HRCP rules 77(b), 82. Case Notes  All sessions in term cases of first circuit court must be held in Honolulu; parties' consent cannot confer extra-territorial jurisdiction. 46 H. 197, 377 P.2d 609 (1962).
HI Rev Stat § 603-13 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-13 REPEALED.

  §603-13 REPEALED. L 1972, c 88, §3(t).
HI Rev Stat § 603-14 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-14 Place of trial; signature of judge.

  §603-14 Place of trial; signature of judge. (a) A jury trial shall be conducted in the circuit in which the case is pending, at the place designated by section 603-12 or at such other place or places within the circuit as may be designated by the chief justice from time to time.  (b) For the trial of cases which do not require a jury the circuit court may hold sessions at any place within the circuit with the same effect as if held at the place designated by section 603-12.  (c) In any ex parte proceeding, or any other civil proceeding upon consent of all the parties who have appeared in the case, the circuit court may in its discretion, if the attendance of a jury is not required, hold sessions at which witnesses may be heard and evidence adduced and argument presented, at any place within the State without the boundaries of the circuit with the same effect as if held at the place designated by section 603-12, and for the purpose of such sessions may use the services of the clerk and reporter of the circuit court of the circuit within which the sessions are held, and may require stipulations between the parties as to the payment of costs of transportation and other special costs arising out of the fact that the sessions are held at a place other than that designated by section 603-12, as a condition of holding the sessions.  (d) Any decision, order, decree, judgment, or any other document requiring the signature of a circuit judge, in any cause or proceeding whatsoever in a circuit court, may be signed without, as well as within, the boundaries of the circuit in which the court is situated. [L 1892, c 57, §33; RL 1925, §2246; RL 1935, §3642; am L 1943, c 141, §1(c); RL 1945, §9640; am L 1947, c 134, §1; RL 1955, §215-10; am L 1959, c 201, §1; HRS §603-14; am L 1972, c 88, §3(f)] Rules of Court  As to when courts deemed open, see HRCP rule 77(a) and HRPP rule 56.  As to where acts or proceedings may take place, see HRCP rules 77(b), 82. Case Notes  "Trial" within the meaning of this section does not include appeal from magistrate on points of law. 24 H. 12, 14 (1917).  Cited: 26 H. 667, 671 (1922).
HI Rev Stat § 603-15 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-15 REPEALED.

  §603-15 REPEALED. L 1982, c 8, §1.
HI Rev Stat § 603-16 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-16 Continuance of hearing or trial.

  §603-16 Continuance of hearing or trial. If the judge of any circuit court, or any other circuit judge authorized to preside in the circuit, fails to attend any trial or hearing at the time appointed, a clerk thereof shall continue any case or matter then before the court for trial or hearing, from time to time, until the attendance of one of the circuit judges; but no such continuance shall be for a longer period than seven days, except as otherwise ordered by the court. [L 1892, c 57, §46; RL 1925, §2255; RL 1935, §3652; RL 1945, §9644; am L 1947, c 220, §1; RL 1955, §215-14; HRS §603-16; am L 1972, c 88, §3(h)]
HI Rev Stat § 603-17 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-17 REPEALED.

  §603-17 REPEALED. L 1972, c 88, §3(t).
HI Rev Stat § 603-21 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-21 REPEALED.

Law Journals and Reviews Report on the Success of the Maui/Molokai Adult Drug Court: Proven Successful, the New Paradigm for our Criminal Justice System? 34 UH L. Rev. 423 (2012).  §603-21 REPEALED. L 1972, c 88, §3(t).
HI Rev Stat § 603-21.6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-21.6 Probate.

  §603-21.6 Probate. The several circuit courts shall have power to:  (1) Grant probate of wills;  (2) Appoint personal representatives;  (3) Determine the heirs at law or devisees of deceased persons and to decree the distribution of decedents' estates;  (4) Appoint guardians for incapacitated adults;  (5) Appoint conservators;  (6) Compel personal representatives and such guardians and conservators to perform their respective trusts and to account in all respects for the discharge of their official duties;  (7) Remove any personal representative or any such guardian or conservator; and  (8) Do all other things as provided in chapter 560. [L 1972, c 88, §3(j); am L 1976, c 200, pt of §1; am L 2004, c 161, §34] Rules of Court  See Hawaii Probate Rules. Case Notes  Cited: 77 H. 251 (App.), 883 P.2d 673 (1994).
HI Rev Stat § 603-21.7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-21.7 Nonjury cases.

  §603-21.7 Nonjury cases. The several circuit courts shall have jurisdiction, without the intervention of a jury except as provided by statute, as follows:  (1) Of actions or proceedings:  (A) For the determination and declaration of heirs of deceased persons, which jurisdiction shall be in addition to the probate jurisdiction of the court;  (B) For the admeasurement of dower and curtesy, or the partition of real estate; and  (C) For the enforcement and regulation of the execution of trusts, whether the trusts relate to real or personal estate; for the foreclosure of mortgages; and for the specific performance of contracts; provided that, except when a different provision is made, they shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction of all other cases in the nature of suits in equity, according to the usages and principles of courts of equity; and  (2) Of actions or proceedings in or in the nature of habeas corpus, prohibition, mandamus, quo warranto, and all other proceedings in or in the nature of applications for writs directed to courts of inferior jurisdiction, to corporations and individuals, as may be necessary to the furtherance of justice and the regular execution of the law. [L 1972, c 88, §3(k); am L 2016, c 55, §18] Rules of Court  Applicability of Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure, see HRCP rule 81(a)(7), (f), (g), (h).  Writ of mandamus abolished, exceptions, relief how obtained, see HRCP rule 81.1. Case Notes  Criminal nature of act will not prevent injunctive relief where such relief is otherwise appropriate. 52 H. 427, 478 P.2d 320 (1970).  Both circuit court and supreme court have concurrent original jurisdiction in prohibition. 59 H. 224, 580 P.2d 49 (1978).  Granting of equitable relief is within sound discretion of trial court; scope of review of findings of fact. 59 H. 491, 583 P.2d 971 (1978).  Jurisdiction to set aside deed on ground of forgery. 59 H. 648, 586 P.2d 1015 (1978).  District courts have no equity jurisdiction because same is reserved to circuit courts. 9 H. App. 169, 828 P.2d 1287 (1992).  Where petitioners sought a writ of quo warranto challenging an individual's possession of title to office of representative, the circuit court reversibly erred by dismissing the petition for lack of jurisdiction; this section expressly grants the circuit court jurisdiction to entertain such petitions. 133 H. 229 (App.), 325 P.3d 641 (2014).  Cited: 77 H. 251 (App.), 883 P.2d 673 (1994).
HI Rev Stat § 603-21.8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-21.8 Appeals.

  §603-21.8 Appeals. The several circuit courts shall have jurisdiction of all causes that may properly come before them on any appeal allowed by law from any other court or agency. [L 1972, c 88, §3(1)]
HI Rev Stat § 603-22 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-22 REPEALED.

  §603-22 REPEALED. L 1972, c 88, §3(t).
HI Rev Stat § 603-23 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-23 Injunction of violation of laws and ordinances.

  §603-23 Injunction of violation of laws and ordinances. The circuit courts shall have power to enjoin or prohibit any violation of the laws of the State, or of the ordinances of the various counties, upon application of the attorney general, the director of commerce and consumer affairs, or the various county attorneys, corporation counsels, or prosecuting attorneys, even if a criminal penalty is provided for violation of the laws or ordinances. Nothing herein limits the powers elsewhere conferred on circuit courts. [L 1892, c 57, pt of §37; am L 1903, c 32, pt of §11; am L 1915, c 99, pt of §1; RL 1925, pt of §2248; am L 1929, c 18, pt of §1; RL 1935, pt of §3644; RL 1945, pt of §9648; RL 1955, pt of §215-18; am L 1957, c 287, §1; HRS §603-23; am L 1972, c 88, §3(n); am L 1975, c 134, §1; am L 1996, c 30, §1] Case Notes  City may bring action for mandatory injunction to remove structure that is a nuisance. 45 H. 232, 364 P.2d 646 (1961).  Continuing operation of a private school without license required by law is per se an irreparable injury to public policy. 65 H. 289, 651 P.2d 473 (1982).  This section is not a jurisdiction-conferring statute, but merely authorizes the circuit courts to afford injunctive relief, provided "there is a jurisdictional basis for equity to act"; therefore, this section did not provide the trial court with subject matter jurisdiction. 106 H. 198, 103 P.3d 358 (2004).  Circuit court had subject matter jurisdiction over the case where county's first amended complaint asserted jurisdiction pursuant to §603-21.5, which provided the independent jurisdictional basis for the action brought pursuant to this section. 115 H. 15, 165 P.3d 916 (2007).  Allows courts to enjoin public nuisance; does not extend equity jurisdiction to enforcement of criminal laws. 5 H. App. 463, 701 P.2d 175 (1985).  Mentioned: 52 H. 427, 478 P.2d 320 (1970).
HI Rev Stat § 603-23.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 32. Courts and Court Officers|603. Circuit Courts|603-23.5 Action to enjoin violation of section 708-871; action for damages.

  §603-23.5 Action to enjoin violation of section 708-871; action for damages. Any person, firm, private corporation, or municipal or other public corporation or trade association or the attorney general or any county attorney, prosecuting attorney, or corporation counsel may maintain an action to enjoin a continuance of any act in violation of section 708-871 and if injured thereby for recovery of damages. If in any such action the court finds that the defendant is violating or has violated section 708-871 it shall enjoin the defendant from a continuance thereof. It shall not be necessary that actual damages to the plaintiff be alleged or proved.  Any defendant in any action brought under this section may be compelled to testify by deposition, or in person before the court in which the action is brought, and may be examined by the plaintiff as if on cross-examination, and the plaintiff shall not be bound by the defendant's testimony; provided that no information so obtained may be used against the defendant as a basis for a misdemeanor or prosecution under section 708-871. No proceeding shall be instituted for an injunction unless and until the plaintiff has notified the defendant of the plaintiff's intention to file such a proceeding unless the defendant ceases and desists from continuing to act in violation of section 708-871 such notice to be given at least forty-eight hours previous to the filing of any action. No injunction shall issue in the event that defendant has ceased violating section 708-871 upon the receipt of such notice, but the giving of such notice or the bringing of an action under this section shall not prevent the institution or continuance to completion of a prosecution for misdemeanor under section 708-871. [L 1941, c 220, §2; RL 1945, §11374; RL 1955, §289-15; am L 1963, c 5, §4; HRS §747-17; ren L 1972, c 9, pt of §1 and am L 1972, c 109, §3; gen ch 1985] Rules of Court  Injunction, see HRCP rule 65.