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HRS §334-143

Court sets hearing and delivers papers to respondent

The court must pick a hearing date within ten days after a petition is filed. The respondent must be given both the hearing notice and the petition. This section only covers scheduling and delivery.

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The statute, as written — Notice of hearing and service of petition on respondent

The court shall set a time and date for hearing on the petition, within ten days of the filing of the petition. The notice of hearing and petition shall be served on the respondent.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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