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
Individuals with small civil cases, security deposit claims, or regular civil claims not exceeding $20,000, except for summary possession cases.
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
Typed statement of claim and notice.
Court filing fees: $15 - $110. Subject to change.
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.
Hawaii State Judiciary
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