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HRS §635-14

When a court can order a master to handle a case

This section says a court can appoint a master to handle certain cases, but only for matters the circuit court has authority over, or in other civil cases if a law or court rule allows it. It does not explain how the master works or what they do.

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The statute, as written — Reference

In matters within the jurisdiction of circuit courts as set forth in sections 603-21.6 and 603-21.7, and in civil actions not within such jurisdiction if so provided by statute or rule of court, a reference to a master may be ordered. [CC 1859, §§1137, 1138; am L 1909, c 23, §2 and c 117, §1; am L 1913, c 72, §1; RL 1925, §§2369, 2370; RL 1935, §§4101, 4102; RL 1945, §§10106, 10107; RL 1955, §§231-6, 231-7; HRS §635-14; am L 1972, c 89, §2B(d)]
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§603-21.6 What the circuit court can do in probate cases

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