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HI HB1415
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/24/2013
Primary Sponsor
Angus McKelvey
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AI Summary
- Creates new section 634- in Hawaii Revised Statutes establishing procedures for service by publication when personal service or mail delivery of a summons is unsuccessful
- Allows courts to order service by publication in a newspaper with general circulation in the circuit, published once weekly for three consecutive weeks with the third publication at least 21 days before the return date
- Permits alternative service by publication on a state website at the court's discretion, but requires at least one concurrent newspaper publication, both occurring at least 21 days before the return date
- Defines "general circulation" newspaper as containing general news, distributed at least weekly for a minimum of one year to at least three percent of circuit residents, verified by independent audit
- Repeals prior language in section 634-36 requiring four successive weeks of newspaper publication and consolidates service by publication rules into the new section
Legislative Description
Civil Actions; Service by Publication; Newspapers; Websites
Last Action
Recommitted to JUD with none voting no and Representative(s) Wooley excused.
3/4/2014
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/28/2013
Full Bill Text
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