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HRS §612-1

Jury selection must be fair and random

This law says that people chosen for jury duty must be picked randomly from a fair mix of the community. All qualified citizens can be considered for jury service and must serve when called.

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The statute, as written — Declaration of policy

It is the policy of this State that all persons selected for jury service be selected at random from a fair cross section of the population of the area served by the court, and that all qualified citizens have the opportunity in accordance with this chapter to be considered for jury service in this State and an obligation to serve as jurors when summoned for that purpose.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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