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HRS §634G-4

Court must hear certain motions quickly

This section sets deadlines for when a court must hear a motion filed under section 634G-3(a). The hearing must happen within 60 days of filing, unless the court allows more time for discovery or other good reasons. If discovery is allowed, the hearing must happen within 60 days after that order.

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The statute, as written — Expedited hearings

(a) The court shall hear a motion under section 634G-3(a) no later than sixty days after filing of the motion, unless the court orders a later hearing: (1) To allow discovery under section 634G-3(e); or (2) For other good cause. (b) If the court orders a later hearing under subsection (a)(1), the court shall hear the motion under section 634G-3(a) no later than sixty days after the court order allowing the discovery, subject to subsection (a)(2).
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§634G-3 How to file a special motion to dismiss and what happens next

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