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HRS §501-2

Land court case assignment

This section says the administrative judge of the first circuit court assigns all land court cases to judges, following the chief justice's direction. It is a narrow procedural rule about who handles these cases.

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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 land 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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