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HRS §380-11

Right to a quick public jury trial for contempt

If you are charged with contempt of court in Hawaii, you have the right to a quick and public trial by a fair jury from the area where the contempt happened. This right does not apply if the contempt occurred in or near the courtroom, or if it involves a court officer disobeying court orders.

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The statute, as written — Contempt; speedy and public trial

In all cases arising under this chapter in which a person is charged with contempt in a court of the State, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the circuit wherein the contempt has been committed; provided that this right shall not apply to contempts committed in the presence of the court or so near thereto as to interfere directly with the administration of justice or to apply to the misbehavior, misconduct, or disobedience of any officer of the court in respect to the writs, orders, or process of the court.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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