KCC §5A-1.7
District court judges handle county tax violations and collections
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗This section gives district court judges the power to hear cases about breaking this county chapter, including minor crimes and tax collection lawsuits, no matter how much money is involved. It only sets up which court handles these cases.
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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — District Court Judges; Jurisdiction Over Misdemeanors and Actions for Tax Collections
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the judges of the district courts in this County shall, as authorized in Section 231-12, H.R.S., have jurisdiction to try misdemeanors arising under this Chapter and all complaints for the violation of this Chapter and to impose any of the penalties therein prescribed, and shall also have jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil actions and proceedings for the collection and enforcement of payment of all taxes assessed thereunder, and all actions or judgements obtained in tax actions and proceedings, notwithstanding the amount claimed.
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