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HI HB339

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2021

Primary Sponsor

Scott Saiki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes family court appeals from the intermediate court of appeals to the Hawaii Supreme Court to expedite the appeals process
  • Applies to all family court orders, including those involving child custody, with appeals to be heard at the earliest practicable time
  • Removes the intermediate appellate court step for cases under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 571-11(1), (2), or (6), requiring parties to file a motion for reconsideration within 20 days before appealing to the Supreme Court
  • Legislature cites documented delays of up to 8 years in family court appeals as justification, citing due process concerns and potential cases becoming moot (such as child custody cases decided after a child reaches majority)
  • Effective date: July 1, 2060

Legislative Description

Relating To The Family Court.

Supreme Court

Last Action

Carried over to 2022 Regular Session.

12/10/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/9/2021
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/18/2021
Health, Human Services, & Homelessness1/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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