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HRS §583A-107

Priority for jurisdiction questions

This section says that if a party asks, the court must hear and decide the question of whether it has jurisdiction in a child custody case quickly and before other matters.

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The statute, as written — Priority

If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under this chapter is raised in a child-custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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