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HRS §607-3

Judges can waive court costs in special cases

Judges in Hawaii's courts can choose to waive, reduce, or cancel court costs in special or extraordinary situations where the costs are too heavy for a person. This gives judges the power to help when paying court fees is a big burden.

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The statute, as written — Court costs, waiver of prepayment, reduction or remission of

The judges of all the courts of the State shall have discretionary power to waive the prepayment of costs or to reduce or remit costs where, in special or extraordinary cases, the cost of any suit, action, or proceeding may, to the judges, appear onerous.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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