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HRS §641-11

Appealing a criminal case from circuit court

If you lose a criminal case in circuit court, you can appeal to the intermediate appellate court. You must follow court rules for how and when to appeal, and you must pay a filing fee. The sentence is considered the judgment.

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The statute, as written — From circuit courts

Any party aggrieved by the judgment of a circuit court in a criminal matter may appeal to the intermediate appellate court, subject to chapter 602, in the manner and within the time provided by the rules of court. The sentence of the court in a criminal case shall be the judgment. All appeals shall be filed with the clerk of the supreme court and shall be subject to one filing fee.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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