Rule 54 – Application and Exceptions

(a) Courts. These rules apply to all penal proceedings in all courts of the State of Hawai’i, except as provided in subsection (b) of this rule.(b) Proceedings. These rules shall not apply to extradition and rendition of fugitives; forfeiture of property for...

Rule 52 – Harmless Error and Plain Error

(a) Harmless error. Any error, defect, irregularity or variance which does not affect substantial rights shall be disregarded.(b) Plain error. Plain errors or defects affecting substantial rights may be noticed although they were not brought to the attention of the...

Rule 51 – Exceptions Unnecessary

Exceptions to rulings or orders of the court are unnecessary and for all purposes for which an exception has heretofore been necessary it is sufficient that a party, at the time the ruling or order of the court is made or sought, makes known to the court the action...