HRS §602-57
What cases the intermediate appeals court can hear
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section explains which cases the intermediate appellate court can handle. It can hear appeals allowed by law, decide agreed-upon legal questions without a lawsuit, and issue orders needed for its work. Cases may be moved to another court or reviewed by a higher court.
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The statute, as written — Jurisdiction
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the intermediate appellate court shall have jurisdiction, subject to transfer as provided in section 602-58 or review on application for a writ of certiorari as provided in section 602-59: (1) To hear and determine appeals from any court or agency when appeals are allowed by law; (2) To entertain, in its discretion, any case submitted without suit when there is a question of law that could be the subject of a civil action or proceeding in the circuit court, or tax appeal court, and the parties agree upon the facts upon which the controversy depends; and (3) To make or issue any order or writ necessary or appropriate in the aid of its jurisdiction, and in such case, any judge may issue a writ or an order to show cause returnable before the court.
Sections this one refers to
§602-58 When a case can move to the Hawaii Supreme Court
§602-59 Asking the Supreme Court to review an appeals court decision
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