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HI HB2784

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/31/2010

Primary Sponsor

Henry Aquino

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the jurisdictional limit of the Small Claims Division of the District Court from $3,500 to less than $5,000 to adjust for inflation and expand public access to the courts
  • Allows plaintiffs to transfer cases from the Small Claims Division to the regular claims division of the District Court, while defendants cannot request transfer
  • Sets jurisdictional limit below $5,000 to avoid conflict with Hawaii State Constitution Article I, Section 13 regarding the right to a jury trial in civil cases
  • Preserves the benefits of quick resolution and minimal costs in Small Claims Division by limiting transfer rights to plaintiffs only
  • Effective date set for September 14, 2047

Legislative Description

Small Claims Court; Monetary Limit

Last Action

(H) Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-23-10 10:30AM in conference room 325.

4/23/2010

Committee Referrals

Finance2/12/2010
Judiciary1/27/2010

Full Bill Text

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