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HRS §232-8

Who hears tax appeal cases

The head judge of the first circuit court, with the chief justice's guidance, decides which circuit court judges will handle tax appeal cases. This section only covers that assignment process.

courts

The statute, as written — Judges; assignment of cases

The administrative judge of the circuit court of the first circuit, subject to the direction of the chief justice as provided by section 601-2(b)(2)(B), shall assign all tax appeal court matters to such judge or judges of the circuit court of the first circuit as shall be deemed appropriate.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§601-2 Chief Justice runs the courts and reports to lawmakers

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