HI HB2601

Authorizes persons authorized by the rules of court to serve legal process and execute court orders in addition to sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and police officers.

Restricts service of criminal summons, warrants, attachments, and other criminal process to persons specifically authorized by rules of court.

Updates multiple statutes (sections 603-29, 604-6.2, 607-4, 607-8, 633-8, 634-11, 634-12, 634-22, 651-1, 666-11, and 666-21) to include language permitting non-traditional process servers authorized by court rules.

Applies the authorization for alternative process servers to both circuit and district courts across Hawaii for civil and criminal matters.

Effective upon approval.