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HRS §636C-2

What counts as a foreign judgment

This section defines the term 'foreign judgment' for this chapter. It means any judgment, decree, or order from a U.S. court or another court that must be recognized in Hawaii under the full faith and credit rule.

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The statute, as written — Definition

In this chapter "foreign judgment" means any judgment, decree, or order of a court of the United States or of any other court which is entitled to full faith and credit in this State.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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