![]() ![]() By clicking “I Agree”, you acknowledge and agree to our Terms of Service, and agree not to use any information gathered through this website for any purpose under the FCRA, including but not limited to evaluating eligibility for personal credit, insurance, employment, or tenancy. The information on this website is taken from records made available by state and local law enforcement departments, courts, city and town halls, and other public and private sources.Ĭ is not a “consumer reporting agency” and does not supply “consumer reports” as those terms are defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Their purpose is to provide additional oversight and balance by allowing a mechanism to review and amend the decisions of lower courts where it has been shown an appeal has merit. The decisions it hands down are binding over those of all other courts in the state. The Supreme Court of Hawaii is the absolute highest court in the state of Hawaii. ![]() They are initially picked from a list of nominees, but must also be confirmed by the state legislative bodies. There is a chief judge and 5 associate judges. The Hawaii State Intermediate Court of Appeals is made up of 6 total judges. The Hawaii State Intermediate Court of Appeals, also known as the ICA, is the intermediate appellate court for the state of Hawaii and it holds jurisdiction over all decisions handed down from lower courts. Hawaii state circuit courts process all criminal felony cases in the state, as well as holds exclusive original jurisdiction over all civil cases where the amount in controversy is more than $40,000. Other courts do still conduct trials, but they are considered bench trials where the judge or magistrate hands down a decision on a case. Hawaii state circuit courts are also assigned to any case which needs a jury trial. The circuit courts of Hawaii are granted exclusive jurisdiction over all state guardianship and probate cases. The Hawaii state circuit courts are unique in that they are the recipient of, and the only court permitted to hold, jury trial cases. The Hawaii state circuit courts are the primary civil and criminal courts and trial mechanisms for the Hawaii State Judiciary. The Hawaii state district courts only have jurisdiction over bench trials under $10,000, and for civil cases where the claim is less than $25,000, as well as any other criminal offense where the potential imprisonment is less than one year. Hawaii state district courts are also the sole mediator for disputes between landlords and tenants, and the judge for civil bench trials that have a cap on the monetary amount in controversy. There is a division of the Hawaii state district courts specifically for small claims filings. Any county ordinance cases or requests for restraining orders will also be assigned to Hawaii state district courts. The Hawaii state district courts are responsible for hearing all of the traffic infraction trials that are needed throughout the state. Hawaii State family courts will also preside over all divorce filings, custody, and support orders. ![]() These can include delinquency, abuse or neglect, guardianships, and adoptions. The Hawaii State family courts will exclusively hear family law cases. Hawaii also has a separate set of family courts. The Hawaii state circuit courts will also be the ones hearing any jury trial case, as well as all criminal felony cases, and probate cases. When the dollar amounts cross these thresholds the case is then often under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii state circuit courts. They will also handle civil cases whose claim is less than $25,000, as well as bench trials where the amount in dispute is less than $10,000. The state district courts are granted exclusive jurisdiction over all traffic and landlord-tenant issues. When cases are initially filed, the jurisdiction is generally decided by the charges and the value or money in dispute. There is a separate court for the various taxes that are excised, as well as for land and title disputes. While the Supreme Court sets the court rules and is responsible for the discipline and punishment of attorneys, the cases are generally heard by the courts in which they were filed. ![]()
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