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Provides probate for real property under $100,000 with or without a will. Establishes guardianship for minors or incompetents where the protected person's assets do not exceed $10,000.

The Family Court hears legal matters involving children; domestic relations cases including divorce, child support, paternity, custody matters; domestic violence cases including civil restraining orders involving family members; civil commitment cases, guardianships of adults, and adult abuse cases. Additional phone numbers: HILO (808) 961-7670 Adoption Records (808) 961-7500 Documents and Forms (808) 969-7798 Domestic Abuse, TROs (808) 961-7670 Juvenile Intake and Probation KONA (808) 961-7670 Adoption Records (808) 443-2112 Documents and Forms (808) 443-2112 Domestic Abuse, TROs (808) 443-2190 Juvenile Intake and Probation (808) 443-2105 Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) WAIMEA (808) 961-7670 Adoption Records (808) 443-2112 Documents and Forms (808) 443-2112 Domestic Abuse, TROs (808) 443-2000 Juvenile Intake and Probation

The Family Court hears legal matters involving children; domestic relations cases including divorce, child support, paternity, custody matters; domestic violence cases including civil restraining orders involving family members; civil commitment cases, guardianships of adults, and adult abuse cases.

The Family Court hears legal matters involving children; domestic relations cases including divorce, child support, paternity, custody matters; domestic violence cases including civil restraining orders involving family members; civil commitment cases, guardianships of adults, and adult abuse cases.

The Family Court hears legal matters involving children; domestic relations cases including divorce, child support, paternity, custody matters; domestic violence cases including civil restraining orders involving family members; civil commitment cases, guardianships of adults, and adult abuse cases.

(Hawaii State Supreme Court, Hawaii Supreme Court, Supreme Court of Hawaii) The Supreme Court of Hawai'i is the State's court of last resort. The Supreme Court hears appeals that are properly brought before the court upon applications for writs of certiorari to the Intermediate Court of Appeals and applications for transfer from the Intermediate Court of Appeals.

The District Courts have jurisdiction over: Traffic infractions and violations, offenses classified as violations of state laws or county ordinances; criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment not exceeding one year, probable cause hearings for felony cases; civil actions in which the debt, amount, damages, or value of the property claimed does not exceed $40,000 (but no jurisdiction over actions for libel, slander, defamation of character, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, breach of promise of marriage, or seduction); summary possession (landlord-tenant) actions and related money damages claims and counterclaims, regardless of the amount claimed; ejectment proceedings, where the title to real estate does not come into question; civil cases for specific performance when the fair market value of the performance does not exceed $20,000; small claims cases where the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000; petitions for temporary restraining orders (TROs) and injunctions against harassment involving. Additional phone numbers: Hilo (808) 961-7470 Hilo Information (808) 961-7515 Civil-Regular and Small Claims (808) 961-7600 Probation (808) 961-7470 Traffic Violations Bureau Kona (808) 322-8700 Information (808) 443-2191 Probation Supervision Unit (808) 443-2275 Driver Education

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.

Jury trials are held in the Circuit Courts, which have general jurisdiction in civil and criminal cases. They also have exclusive jurisdiction in probate, guardianship and criminal felony cases, as well as civil cases where the contested amount exceeds $40,000. Circuit Courts share concurrent jurisdiction with District Courts in civil non-jury cases in which the amounts in controversy are between $10,000 and $40,000. Other cases heard by the Circuit Courts include mechanics' liens and misdemeanor violations transferred from the District Courts for jury trials.

Has exclusive jurisdiction in petty and criminal misdemeanors, initial criminal procedures in felony cases originating within their districts, traffic and parking violations, violations of County ordinances, violations of agency regulations, and Civil cases when the contested amount does not exceed $20,000.

The District Courts have jurisdiction over: Traffic infractions and violations, offenses classified as violations of state laws or county ordinances; criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment not exceeding one year, probable cause hearings for felony cases; civil actions in which the debt, amount, damages, or value of the property claimed does not exceed $40,000 (but no jurisdiction over actions for libel, slander, defamation of character, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, breach of promise of marriage, or seduction); summary possession (landlord-tenant) actions and related money damages claims and counterclaims, regardless of the amount claimed; ejectment proceedings, where the title to real estate does not come into question; civil cases for specific performance when the fair market value of the performance does not exceed $20,000; small claims cases where the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000; petitions for temporary restraining orders (TROs) and injunctions against harassment involving. Additional phone numbers: Hilo (808) 961-7470 Hilo Information (808) 961-7515 Civil-Regular and Small Claims (808) 961-7600 Probation (808) 961-7470 Traffic Violations Bureau Kona (808) 322-8700 Information (808) 443-2191 Probation Supervision Unit (808) 443-2275 Driver Education

Has exclusive jurisdiction in petty and criminal misdemeanors, traffic and parking violations, violations of County ordinances, violations of agency regulations, and Civil cases when the contested amount does not exceed $20,000.

The District Courts have jurisdiction over: Traffic infractions and violations, offenses classified as violations of state laws or county ordinances; criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment not exceeding one year, probable cause hearings for felony cases; civil actions in which the debt, amount, damages, or value of the property claimed does not exceed $40,000 (but no jurisdiction over actions for libel, slander, defamation of character, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, breach of promise of marriage, or seduction); summary possession (landlord-tenant) actions and related money damages claims and counterclaims, regardless of the amount claimed; ejectment proceedings, where the title to real estate does not come into question; civil cases for specific performance when the fair market value of the performance does not exceed $20,000; small claims cases where the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000; petitions for temporary restraining orders (TROs) and injunctions against harassment involving. Additional phone numbers: (808) 661-0970 Lahaina District Court (808) 565-6447 Lanai District Court (808) 553-1100 Molokai District Court

The District Courts have jurisdiction over: Traffic infractions and violations, offenses classified as violations of state laws or county ordinances; criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment not exceeding one year, probable cause hearings for felony cases; civil actions in which the debt, amount, damages, or value of the property claimed does not exceed $40,000 (but no jurisdiction over actions for libel, slander, defamation of character, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, breach of promise of marriage, or seduction); summary possession (landlord-tenant) actions and related money damages claims and counterclaims, regardless of the amount claimed; ejectment proceedings, where the title to real estate does not come into question; civil cases for specific performance when the fair market value of the performance does not exceed $20,000; small claims cases where the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000; petitions for temporary restraining orders (TROs) and injunctions against harassment involving

Holds jury trials and has general jurisdiction in Civil and Criminal cases. Has exclusive jurisdiction in Probate, Guardianship, and Criminal felony cases, as well as Civil cases where the contested amount exceeds $20,000. Shares concurrent jurisdiction with the District Court in Civil non-jury cases that specify amounts between $10,000 - 20,000. Conducts a drug court program, in which defendants are placed in drug rehabilitation programs instead of prison. If you are not sure what section of the court you need to contact, call the Hawaii State Judiciary Communications and Community Relations office at: (808) 539-4909.

The District Courts have jurisdiction over: Traffic infractions and violations, offenses classified as violations of state laws or county ordinances; criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment not exceeding one year, probable cause hearings for felony cases; civil actions in which the debt, amount, damages, or value of the property claimed does not exceed $40,000 (but no jurisdiction over actions for libel, slander, defamation of character, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, breach of promise of marriage, or seduction); summary possession (landlord-tenant) actions and related money damages claims and counterclaims, regardless of the amount claimed; ejectment proceedings, where the title to real estate does not come into question; civil cases for specific performance when the fair market value of the performance does not exceed $20,000; small claims cases where the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000; petitions for temporary restraining orders (TROs) and injunctions against harassment involving. Additional phone numbers: Hilo (808) 961-7470 Hilo Information (808) 961-7515 Civil-Regular and Small Claims (808) 961-7600 Probation (808) 961-7470 Traffic Violations Bureau Kona (808) 322-8700 Information (808) 443-2191 Probation Supervision Unit (808) 443-2275 Driver Education

Has exclusive jurisdiction in petty and criminal misdemeanors, initial criminal procedures in felony cases originating within their districts, traffic and parking violations, violations of County ordinances, violations of agency regulations.

The District Courts have jurisdiction over: Traffic infractions and violations, offenses classified as violations of state laws or county ordinances; criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment not exceeding one year, probable cause hearings for felony cases; civil actions in which the debt, amount, damages, or value of the property claimed does not exceed $40,000 (but no jurisdiction over actions for libel, slander, defamation of character, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, breach of promise of marriage, or seduction); summary possession (landlord-tenant) actions and related money damages claims and counterclaims, regardless of the amount claimed; ejectment proceedings, where the title to real estate does not come into question; civil cases for specific performance when the fair market value of the performance does not exceed $20,000; small claims cases where the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000; petitions for temporary restraining orders (TROs) and injunctions against harassment involving. Additional phone numbers: (808) 661-0970 Lahaina District Court (808) 565-6447 Lanai District Court (808) 553-1100 Molokai District Court

If you are not sure what section of the court you need to contact, call the Hawaii State Judiciary Communications and Community Relations office at (808) 539-4909.

The District Courts have jurisdiction over: Traffic infractions and violations, offenses classified as violations of state laws or county ordinances; criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment not exceeding one year, probable cause hearings for felony cases; civil actions in which the debt, amount, damages, or value of the property claimed does not exceed $40,000 (but no jurisdiction over actions for libel, slander, defamation of character, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, breach of promise of marriage, or seduction); summary possession (landlord-tenant) actions and related money damages claims and counterclaims, regardless of the amount claimed; ejectment proceedings, where the title to real estate does not come into question; civil cases for specific performance when the fair market value of the performance does not exceed $20,000; small claims cases where the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000; petitions for temporary restraining orders (TROs) and injunctions against harassment involving. Additional phone numbers: (808) 661-0970 Lahaina District Court (808) 565-6447 Lanai District Court (808) 553-1100 Molokai District Court

Jury trials are held in the Circuit Courts, which have general jurisdiction in civil and criminal cases. They also have exclusive jurisdiction in probate, guardianship and criminal felony cases, as well as civil cases where the contested amount exceeds $40,000. Circuit Courts share concurrent jurisdiction with District Courts in civil non-jury cases in which the amounts in controversy are between $10,000 and $40,000. Other cases heard by the Circuit Courts include mechanics' liens and misdemeanor violations transferred from the District Courts for jury trials.

The District Courts have jurisdiction over: Traffic infractions and violations, offenses classified as violations of state laws or county ordinances; criminal offenses punishable by imprisonment not exceeding one year, probable cause hearings for felony cases; civil actions in which the debt, amount, damages, or value of the property claimed does not exceed $40,000 (but no jurisdiction over actions for libel, slander, defamation of character, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, breach of promise of marriage, or seduction); summary possession (landlord-tenant) actions and related money damages claims and counterclaims, regardless of the amount claimed; ejectment proceedings, where the title to real estate does not come into question; civil cases for specific performance when the fair market value of the performance does not exceed $20,000; small claims cases where the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000; petitions for temporary restraining orders (TROs) and injunctions against harassment involving. Additional phone numbers: (808) 661-0970 Lahaina District Court (808) 565-6447 Lanai District Court (808) 553-1100 Molokai District Court

Has exclusive jurisdiction in petty and criminal misdemeanors, initial criminal procedures in felony cases originating within their districts, traffic and parking violations, violations of County ordinances, violations of agency regulations.

(Kauai Teen Court) Teen Court is a collaborative effort between the Kauai Police Department (KPD), Prosecutor, County of Kauai, Family Court Fifth Circuit, Hale 'Opio Kaua'i, Inc, and youth serving public and private sector agencies to provide a diversionary program from Family Court for first time misdemeanor or status offending youth between the ages of 10 and 18. Juveniles who have admitted guilt and are prepared to be sentenced by their peers will be given a hearing. Teen Court judges selected from a pool of practicing judges, attorneys, and trained teens serve as court officers. Sentences may include referral to mediation or anger management classes, substance abuse counseling, tutoring, or to a mentor. All youth completing sentencing serve on at least three juries.