Rule 97 – Mailing a Copy of Judgment or Order

May 11, 2021 | Family Law, Hawaii

Within 2 days after a judgment or order is filed in any case, the attorney preparing the same shall mail or deliver 2 certified copies of the judgment or order and 2 copies of any agreements of the parties referred to therein to the attorney for the other party in case such party is represented by an attorney, or shall mail or deliver a certified copy of the judgment or order and a copy of such agreement to the other party at the other party’s last known address if the other party is not represented by an attorney. Proof of mailing or delivery of the certified copies of the judgment or order within the 2-day period to the attorney for the other party or to the party shall be made to the court forthwith. Failure to comply with this rule may be considered as grounds for relief from the judgment under Rule 60(b)(3) or 60(b)(6) of these rules.

Haw. Fam. Ct. R. 97

Amended July 1, 1982, effective July 1, 1982; further amended April 23, 1985, effective April 23, 1985; further amended October 11, 1999, effective January 1, 2000.