HRS §635-14
When a court can order a master to handle a case
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗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
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.
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)]
Sections this one refers to
§603-21.6 What the circuit court can do in probate cases
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