HRS §604C-3
What cases the community outreach court can hear
This section explains which cases the community outreach court can handle. It can hear nonviolent, nonfelony criminal and traffic cases, including traffic infractions, alongside other district courts. The court also has general equity powers, and judges keep their full authority on related matters.
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The statute, as written — Jurisdiction
(a) The community outreach court shall have concurrent jurisdiction with all district courts of the first circuit to consider and adjudicate nonviolent, nonfelony criminal and traffic offenses, including traffic infractions under chapter 291D, charged to defendants deemed appropriate, after application and acceptance, for participation in the community outreach court. (b) In any case in which it has jurisdiction, the community outreach court shall exercise general equity powers as authorized by law. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the jurisdiction and authority of any judge designated as a judge of the community outreach court on matters within the scope of this chapter.
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