← Back to search

HRS §635-27

Asking questions to screen potential jurors

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.

courts

The statute, as written — Examination for cause

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.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.