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HRS §601-15

Court papers must use the State of Hawaii's name

All court documents and legal actions in Hawaii's state courts must be in the name of 'The State of Hawaii.' Criminal cases are brought in the state's name and by its authority. This rule makes sure every court case is officially tied to the state.

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The statute, as written — Style of process

The style of process in the state courts shall run in the name of "The State of Hawaii", and all prosecutions shall be carried on in the name and by the authority of the State of Hawaii. [L Sp 1959 1st, c 5, §7; Supp, §213-12; HRS §601-15; am L 1972, c 88, §1(g)]
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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