HRS §658H-13
When this law applies to mediation agreements
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This law applies to mediation cases started on or after July 1, 2013, whether they come from a court referral or a written agreement. Starting January 1, 2014, it also covers all mediation agreements, no matter when they were made.
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The statute, as written — Application to existing agreements or referrals
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.
(a) This chapter shall govern a mediation pursuant to a referral for mediation or an agreement to mediate made on or after July 1, 2013. (b) On or after January 1, 2014, this chapter shall govern an agreement to mediate whenever made.
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