HRS §612-4
Who can and cannot serve on a jury
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section explains who is allowed to be a juror and who is not. You must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18, live in the circuit, and understand English. You cannot serve if you have a disability that prevents good jury service, or if you have a felony conviction that is not discharged or pardoned.
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The statute, as written — Grounds of qualification and disqualification
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.
(a) A prospective juror shall be qualified to serve as a juror if the prospective juror is: (1) A citizen of the United States and State; (2) At least eighteen years old; (3) A resident of the judicial circuit; and (4) Able to read, speak, and understand the English language. (b) A prospective juror shall be disqualified to serve as a juror if the prospective juror: (1) Is incapable, by reason of the prospective juror's disability, of rendering satisfactory jury service; provided that a prospective juror claiming this disqualification may be required to submit a physician's, physician assistant's, or advanced practice registered nurse's certificate as to the disability, and the certifying physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse is subject to inquiry by the court at its discretion; (2) Has been convicted of a felony in a state or federal court and not finally discharged or pardoned; or (3) Fails to meet the qualifications in subsection (a). (c) For purposes of this section, "finally discharged" means the person has received or is eligible to receive a certificate of discharge pursuant to section 831-5.
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