← Back to search

HRS §232-12

Tax appeal court powers during hearings

When the tax appeal court hears a case, it has the same authority as a regular circuit court. This includes calling witnesses, requiring documents, punishing contempt, and doing other tasks needed to run the hearing.

courts

The statute, as written — Powers when hearing appeals

The tax appeal court when hearing appeals, shall, in respect to the summoning and examination of witnesses and the production of papers and documents and punishment for contempts and otherwise carrying out its duties and functions, have all the powers and authority of a circuit court.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.