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HI HB2780

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2012

Primary Sponsor

Scott Nishimoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows family court plaintiffs and petitioners unable to afford publication costs to serve notice on opposing parties who cannot be located through personal service
  • Permits service by posting pleadings at the courthouse and mailing the pleading to the defendant's or respondent's last known address or closest known relative
  • Requires a diligent search for personal service before alternative service methods are used
  • Supported by the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
  • Recommended for passage by the House Committee on Human Services and referral to the Committee on Judiciary

Legislative Description

Family Court; Service; Notice by Publication; Posting; Impoverishment

Last Action

(H) Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee, M. Lee excused (2).

2/10/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/10/2012
Human Services1/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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