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HI SB262

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a statutory definition for "juror qualification form" referencing the form described in section 612-13 of Hawaii Revised Statutes

  • 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

  • Allows the court to contact prospective jurors more than once and by more than one method when distributing qualification forms

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/6/2025
Judiciary1/21/2025

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