Rule 2.1 – Classification of Proceedings

May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Hawaii

All criminal proceedings shall be divided into the following classes: Traffic, Criminal Traffic, Criminal, Family Criminal, Special Proceeding, and Special Proceeding – Prisoner.

Proceedings in mandamus, habeas corpus, quo warranto, prohibition, and any other proceedings not specifically included herein shall be classified under Special Proceeding.

Haw. R. Pen. P. 2.1

Added February 4, 2000, effective July 1, 2000.