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HI HB1787
Bill
Status
1/17/2020
Primary Sponsor
Scott Saiki
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 602-58(b) of Hawaii Revised Statutes to add child custody as a ground for discretionary transfer of cases from the Intermediate Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court.
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Allows the Supreme Court to transfer child custody cases upon application, joining questions of first impression, novel legal questions, and issues with inconsistent appellate decisions as qualifying grounds.
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Excludes child custody cases arising under Chapter 587A (the Child Protective Act) from being transferred to the Supreme Court.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Relating To Discretionary Transfers To The Supreme Court.
Supreme Court
Last Action
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on LMG with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott, Yamashita excused (2).
2/7/2020