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HRS §342L-21

Courts may hear environmental cases first

This section says that courts in Hawaii can choose to give priority to cases brought under this environmental law or its rules. This means those cases may be heard before other cases, but it is up to the judge's discretion.

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The statute, as written — Priority in courts

All actions brought pursuant to this chapter or pursuant to the rules adopted under this chapter shall in the discretion of the court receive priority in the courts of the State.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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