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HRS §653-12

Getting a court certificate for the garnishee

After a court hearing or trial, the winning party must get a certificate from the court. The certificate describes the case and the outcome, and it must be given to the garnishee right away.

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The statute, as written — Certificate furnished garnishee

After trial or hearing of the action, either in the original or any appellate court, the party prevailing in the trial or hearing shall obtain from the court in or before which the trial or hearing was had, a certificate, which shall sufficiently describe the action to apprise the garnishee of its identity, and shall state the nature of the judgment if any rendered therein, whether any appeal from or exceptions to the judgment were noted at the time of rendering the judgment, or whether the action had been voluntarily withdrawn or discontinued, and the certificate shall be immediately furnished to the garnishee.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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