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HI SB262
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Kouchi
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AI Summary
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Adds a statutory definition for "juror qualification form" referencing the form described in section 612-13 of Hawaii Revised Statutes
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Authorizes the court clerk or designee to determine the format of juror qualification forms and the method of delivery and return, removing the previous requirement that forms be mailed
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Allows the court to contact prospective jurors more than once and by more than one method when distributing qualification forms
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Prospective jurors must return completed forms within ten days of receipt, with penalties of up to $500 fine or 30 days imprisonment for willful misrepresentation of material facts
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Effective date of April 23, 2057
Legislative Description
Relating To Prospective Jurors.
Judiciary Package
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025