(a) Forms of stipulations and orders. A stipulation not made in open court shall be in writing, signed by the parties and/or their attorneys, and submitted to the court for approval. The stipulation shall cite the authority and state the reason(s) and factual or other basis for the stipulation therein. A stipulation shall have the effect of an order if the words “Approved and so ordered” or their equivalent appear on the stipulation, the stipulation is signed by the judge, and the stipulation is filed by the court.(b) Stipulations extending or enlarging time. A stipulation for court approval to act under Rule 6(b)(1), Hawai’i Family Court Rules, shall include the following:
(1) the title of the document and the sequential number of such extension or enlargement; (2) the reason(s) for the extension or enlargement; and (3) the expiration date of the originally prescribed period or as extended or enlarged by a previous order.
Haw. Fam. Ct. R. 58.1
Added November 20, 2014, effective January 1, 2015.
