S.R. 46 Summary

• Requests the Judiciary to provide a detailed report on appellate case disposition timelines in the intermediate court of appeals and supreme court since 2006.

• Requires analysis of the appeals process restructuring implemented through Act 202 (2004), Act 93 (2006), and Act 109 (2010), which shifted direct appeals authority to the intermediate court and made supreme court review subject to writ of certiorari.

• Cites Legislature concern that the current appellate process may be causing significant delays in resolving important legal issues in a fair and timely manner.

• Requires the Judiciary to submit the report to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2019 Regular Session convenes.

• Mandates transmittal of a certified copy of the resolution to the Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court.