Civil Division - Small and Regular Claims | Hawaii State Judiciary, District Court of the First Circuit Civil Division: Smal
Civil Division - Small and Regular Claims
1111 Alakea Street, 3rd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813
Eligibility
Individuals with small civil cases, security deposit claims, or regular civil claims not exceeding $20,000, except for summary possession cases.
Hours
MON: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
TUE: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
WED: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
THU: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
FRI: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
SAT: Closed
SUN: Closed
Except holidays
(808) 538-5151
Voice
Application process
Typed statement of claim and notice.
Fees
Court filing fees: $15 - $110. Subject to change.
Service area
Oahu
Settles claims between two or more parties in a simple and informal manner. Handles cases for recovery of money up to $3,500 and landlord/tenant disputes about security deposits and regular civil claims not exceeding $20,000, except for summary possession cases. Clerks may assist in preparing certain documents (not business) claims. Clerks do not give legal advice. Handles filing of Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO) against non-family members.
Providing organization
Hawaii State Judiciary
The mission of the Judiciary, as an independent branch of government, is to administer justice in an impartial, efficient, and accessible manner in accordance with the law.