HRS §635-27
Asking questions to screen potential jurors
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗In a court case, each side can ask a potential juror questions about their background, interests, or biases that might affect the trial. They can also present evidence to show why a juror should not serve. The court supervises this process.
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The statute, as written — Examination for cause
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.
Each party shall have the right, under the direction of the court, to examine a proposed juror as to the proposed juror's qualifications, interest, or bias that would affect the trial of the cause and as to any matter that might tend to affect the proposed juror's verdict. Each party may introduce competent evidence to show the disqualification, interest, or bias of any juror.
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