Rule 2.1 – Classification of Proceedings

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...

Rule 2 – Purpose and Construction

These rules are intended to provide for the just determination of every penal proceeding. They shall be construed to secure simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration and the elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay. Haw. R. Pen. P. 2