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HRS §605-16

Court's power to punish contempt is not reduced

This section says that the rules in sections 605-14 to 605-17 do not take away any power the courts already have. Courts can still start and hear cases against people for contempt or for breaking court rules or orders. Existing court rules stay in effect.

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The statute, as written — Judicial powers not affected

Nothing in sections 605-14 to 605-17 shall diminish, alter, or affect the inherent or statutory power of the supreme court or of any court to institute and hear proceedings against any person for contempt or for violation of rules or orders of court, or affect any rules of any court already in force.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§605-14 Practicing law without a license is illegal

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