Proposed Rule Changes

The Supreme Court of Hawai`i seeks your comments on recent proposed rules changes shown below. Please submit your comments in writing to the Judiciary Communications and Community Relations Office by mail to 417 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, by facsimile to 539-4801, or via our on-line form

1. Proposed Amendment to Rule 2 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii - ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE SYSTEM IN HAWAII
   Comment Deadline: May 23, 2013
2. Proposal to Amend Rule 41 Hawaii Rules of Penal Procedure and Adopt Form K (Change of Plea) - NEW FORM K - CHANGE OF PLEA
   Comment Deadline: May 28, 2013
3. Rule 16.1 of the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure: Temporary Telephonic and Video Conference Appearance
   Comment Deadline: June 3, 2013
4. Rule 58 of the Hawaii Rules of Penal Procedure: Temporary Telephonic and Video Conference Appearance
   Comment Deadline: June 3, 2013
5. Proposed Amendment to Rule 5.1 and Adoption of Rule 5.3 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii: Use of Electronic Devices in the Courtroom
   Comment Deadline: June 3, 2013